[sd-joe]

Well yes, the resignation concept has been discussed over and over, but there is one technical point that I don't think has been thoroughly looked at.

It is generally agreed that a Davis resignation does not stop the recall.

However, there is not so much agreement on exactly what happens with the recall election if he does resign first. This gets into a somewhat grey area of the law.

Assume he resigns, and the recall goes forward, there are good arguments on the following points:

1. Does Cruz become "acting" gov, or "full" gov in the interim? There are major ramifications in this.

2. Does Question 1 still appear on the ballot, or does it disappear from the ballot. This also has major ramifications.

You assume that Cruz has gone against the power structure of the Demo party. This may be true, or they may be playing a deep game. No one knows what pressure can be brought on Cruz when it is needed. Remember the games played in New Jersey.

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

1. Does Cruz become "acting" gov, or "full" gov in the interim? There are major ramifications in this.

No there aren't ramifications, because it still appears on the ballot. We aren't recalling Davis, we are recalling the Governor. Since it has already been certified, the Constitution is quite clear. That is why you aren't hearing about this.

I know you've been burned by the Demo Party many times, but there is a difference between being Suspicious, and making them The All Powerful Boogie Man.

Its on the ballot, Gray's not stepping anywhere but out on Oct 7. The only thing to be frightened about it Cruz somehow coming through, which currently looks unlikely in the polls.