Those photos from the Sacramento rally are something else! Thanks, listener! Wouldn't it be good fun if the media blackout and pro-Clinton propaganda were to cause her supporters to stay home, while Bernie supporters (organized and coordinated independently of conventional media) were to go all-out? Well, we can hope--there are still a lot of delegates to be decided. And what chaos at the national convention if committees packed with HRC loyalists were confronted with a majority or plurality of Bernie supporters! I keep looking for my mail ballot, but it has yet to arrive. While I'm waiting, guess I should send along a little love for Bernie. I gave a friend in Montana a bit of a push...their primary is the same day as California's. Oh, and I see in the newspaper that HRC is all in favor of opening government files on UFO's, and "getting to the bottom of it." You think the little green men and women will vote for her? And what about Bigfoot? Or Champ? And better watch out for the chupacabras too!
--Alan
P.S.: Is it my imagination, or is there also a media blackout of all those HRC rallies attracting tens of thousands of supporters?
*Sample* ballot arrived today. Democratic, so that is all in order. Below the presidential race it is a jungle primary—all candidates listed irrespective of party, and the top two vote getters move to the general election. Would you believe thirty-four candidates for US Senator? It is expected that the top two will both be Democrats, but I don’t fancy either of them.
Names appear to be in random order on the ballot; I think they vary the random order every election.
The top two vote-getters for a statewide office will BOTH be Democrats? That is a Democratic state! Wouldn't happen in Illinois, even though the legislature is overwhelmingly Democratic.
The frontrunner, Kamala Harris, is the Attorney General of California and a clintonista. She leaves some things to be desired from my point of view, but seems to be the best of the lot. The Green and Peace & Freedom candidates are both highly unsatisfactory. I glanced through the candidate statements (many did not have one) and checked two or three web sites. I won't be voting Republican or Libertarian, so that just leaves the two Dems and a bunch of vanity candidates. The No. 2 Dem does have a fairly good amount of experience as a Representative, which is a qualification; but she unseated a far right-wing (and notably corrupt) Republican who had held the seat for quite a while, and she reflects her district constituency. So I will vote for the leader.
I will refrain from voting for Central Committee members, since I am only revisiting the Democratic Party and don't know them anyway.
Only one proposition, and that a minor one relating to disciplinary methods for naughty members of the Legislature.
US Representative, state Assembly member, and county supervisor (unopposed fellow who has done a good job in two or three offices). Junior college bond issue. All pretty easy.
The alleged theory of the [fairly new] top-two system is that it will result in more midstream candidates and fewer extremists, and therefore better cooperation in the Legislature. (The fact that it eliminates third-party candidates from the general election is allegedly not intended.) Gerrymandering and regional variations still make some seats safe for the GOP; two Republicans contesting the same seat in the general election happens.
The GOP is not doing well in California, and this year may well make their situation worse. The Dems aren't doing any too great, either--their numbers seem stable, so their percentage of the population decreases. Currently registration stands at 43.7% Dem, 27.5% Rep, 23.9% No Party Preference, and 5% Other.
Bernie sure is First in WVA, winning every county and winning the state by 15.6%! He therefore received 18 delegates, while Hillary received 11.
ReplyDeleteThose photos from the Sacramento rally are something else! Thanks, listener! Wouldn't it be good fun if the media blackout and pro-Clinton propaganda were to cause her supporters to stay home, while Bernie supporters (organized and coordinated independently of conventional media) were to go all-out? Well, we can hope--there are still a lot of delegates to be decided. And what chaos at the national convention if committees packed with HRC loyalists were confronted with a majority or plurality of Bernie supporters! I keep looking for my mail ballot, but it has yet to arrive. While I'm waiting, guess I should send along a little love for Bernie. I gave a friend in Montana a bit of a push...their primary is the same day as California's. Oh, and I see in the newspaper that HRC is all in favor of opening government files on UFO's, and "getting to the bottom of it." You think the little green men and women will vote for her? And what about Bigfoot? Or Champ? And better watch out for the chupacabras too!
ReplyDelete--Alan
P.S.: Is it my imagination, or is there also a media blackout of all those HRC rallies attracting tens of thousands of supporters?
I can tell you with some authority that Champ is voting for Bernie who has helped to protect Lake Champlain!
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ReplyDelete*Sample* ballot arrived today. Democratic, so that is all in order. Below the presidential race it is a jungle primary—all candidates listed irrespective of party, and the top two vote getters move to the general election. Would you believe thirty-four candidates for US Senator? It is expected that the top two will both be Democrats, but I don’t fancy either of them.
ReplyDeleteNames appear to be in random order on the ballot; I think they vary the random order every election.
—Alan
Wow! Sounds like you'll have to do you homework before voting!
DeleteThe top two vote-getters for a statewide office will BOTH be Democrats? That is a Democratic state! Wouldn't happen in Illinois, even though the legislature is overwhelmingly Democratic.
DeleteThe frontrunner, Kamala Harris, is the Attorney General of California and a clintonista. She leaves some things to be desired from my point of view, but seems to be the best of the lot. The Green and Peace & Freedom candidates are both highly unsatisfactory. I glanced through the candidate statements (many did not have one) and checked two or three web sites. I won't be voting Republican or Libertarian, so that just leaves the two Dems and a bunch of vanity candidates. The No. 2 Dem does have a fairly good amount of experience as a Representative, which is a qualification; but she unseated a far right-wing (and notably corrupt) Republican who had held the seat for quite a while, and she reflects her district constituency. So I will vote for the leader.
DeleteI will refrain from voting for Central Committee members, since I am only revisiting the Democratic Party and don't know them anyway.
Only one proposition, and that a minor one relating to disciplinary methods for naughty members of the Legislature.
US Representative, state Assembly member, and county supervisor (unopposed fellow who has done a good job in two or three offices). Junior college bond issue. All pretty easy.
--Alan
Well considered, Alan!
DeleteBill--
ReplyDeleteThe alleged theory of the [fairly new] top-two system is that it will result in more midstream candidates and fewer extremists, and therefore better cooperation in the Legislature. (The fact that it eliminates third-party candidates from the general election is allegedly not intended.) Gerrymandering and regional variations still make some seats safe for the GOP; two Republicans contesting the same seat in the general election happens.
The GOP is not doing well in California, and this year may well make their situation worse. The Dems aren't doing any too great, either--their numbers seem stable, so their percentage of the population decreases. Currently registration stands at 43.7% Dem, 27.5% Rep, 23.9% No Party Preference, and 5% Other.
--Alan