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In the California Governor recall election voters have two choices. One is a yes or no question: Should Gavin Newsome be recalled. Im voting no, of course. But voters can also vote for a replacement candidate no matter how they vote on the first question.
The California Democratic Party urges Dems to vote No on the question of recall. But in an incredible act of hubris, they have not put forward or endorsed a Democratic alternative candidate should the recall pass.
In fact, if I understand the situation correctly, they suggest that Dems select no replacement candidate, thus leaving the selection up to Republicans if the recall succeeds. How fing stupid is that? Go to the CA Democratic Party website to see how lame their action there is.
But thats not the point of my post.
Does anyone have a suggestion for a reasonable Democratic replacement candidate to vote for? The apparently front runner, Kevin Paffrath, seems to be an equivocating, lightweight. But, I dunno? Is he the best we can do? I d rather have a lightweight Dem than any of the front running Republicans
Who should we rally round?
beaglelover
(3,468 posts)Journeyman
(15,031 posts)won't vote for her, but she does have a flair for exposing how imbecilic this whole travesty is.
Gidney N Cloyd
(19,834 posts)Tumbulu
(6,278 posts)At least so far. Why the hell didnt a decent dem get their name listed??!!!!!!!!
TDale313
(7,820 posts)The thinking is that last time, when the Lt Gov was put forward as a plan B, too many Dems ended up voting for the recall or just not voting on that cause they figured we would have a safe alternative. Hence the Governator. So this time the party has gone all in on Newsom or Bust, and anyone who wants a future in the party is not gonna step forward. I get it sorta but its risky. Im 100% voting No on the recall but I wont cede the second question to the repugs, even if the options on the ballot arent great.
TDale313
(7,820 posts)Of the names on the ballot, Kevin Paffrath seems to be polling the best but no serious Dem candidates are gonna step forward with the public stance Newsom and the party are taking. I get the theory behind their decision, but it feels risky.
silverweb
(16,402 posts)TDale313
(7,820 posts)And absolutely will do. But personally, not letting Repugs be the only ones with a say if things do go south.
silverweb
(16,402 posts)PortTack
(32,757 posts)The reason being per chance a bigger % of votes goes to someone other than the total of no votes to question one, that person could win.
At least thats what i understand is being said
Early returns posted here, Dems % of total votes 56+% independents 20%+ and gqp 20+%
Bobstandard
(1,305 posts)If No wins, thats it, no matter how many votes a replacement candidate gets. If yes wins, then the highest vote winner becomes governor. So its stupid not to have an alternative option to rally round.
Deminpenn
(15,285 posts)You could write-in Newsome if so.
JohnSJ
(92,176 posts)Xolodno
(6,390 posts)Then she asked me, "who did you pick in case it was successful?"
Me: The Porn Star.
Her: Why?
Me: One, its still better than these Republican idiots. Two, Porn Stars are the most ruthless business people you will ever meet, they know how to fuck people to get what they want.
Her: Good choice, I'll vote for her to.
padfun
(1,786 posts)And is actually leading in some polls. Many have voted for him already.