I have done my research as this election in California approaches.
In fact, my friend and fellow lefty
Kate, has her own thoughts on it. It's a great piece on the "amount of friends" each of the folks on their myspace pages. I am on the other side of the spectrum as far as endorsements go.
The radio ads for all the candidates, as can be expected, are going more
negative as the election approaches. FOr the first time, Dems are getting called on for being Bush/Enron lapdogs.
I think all of these candidates have some great experience. I think they are all pretty qualified.
However, there are a few things that are sticking in my craw.
Once you get to the big game, you got nothing. You need creative out of the box thinking.
So the Crackpot Press is endorsing STEVE WESTLEY for governor. I really like the fact that he is a big environmetalist and that he was one of the reasons E-Bay has done so well. E-Bay could have failed as easily as Pets.com and E-Toys. Sure he tooks some kickbacks from Barnes and Noble. Phil Angelides did nothing about Enron. This former treasurer just watched as California saw billions escape. I think Phil Angelides returns us to a Gray Davis mentaility. I don't think there should have been a recall election. But Gray Davis was one of the worst governors California has had... I'm not sure if he was worse than Pete Wilson. Also of all the candidates, Westley inspires me... actually makes me feel like California could move forward. Innovative thinking is refreshing.
I am also supporting
Jon Garamendi over
Jackie Speier. Again Jackie is an Enron Democrat and it is time for California to rid of ALL of those folks. This is a vote against Jackie Speier.
I realize that I am breaking all ranks with Babs and Di on this, but they are looking out for their best interests.
And here in Studio City, I am voting against Rep. Berman.. why? He votes with the Republicans on most War related issues. I am endorsing
Chuck Coleman. Here is some more info on him
hereAlso, like most Congressmen, Berman hasn't done anything that I am aware of on the gas price front,the war and also let Enron walk all over the State of California.
I think everyone agrees the Democratic Party needs some new blood... this is my solution.