Comments on: RECALL STAYED?

By: Steven

Steven — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Not to mention the method by which Davis was elected in 1998 and re-elected in 2002.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

It do boggle the mind.

By: JohnC

JohnC — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I'm going to be laughing up a storm.

By: Steven

Steven — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Indeed, since all elections will have errors (i.e., none can be perfect), then there will always be voters whose votes aren't counted. I guess that now means, but a 14th Amendment Equal Protection argument that electoral democracy is unconstitutional.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Agreed. One could argue that there is some requirement to minimize bad results by using the best available technology. But I can't find that anywhere in my copy of the Constitution.

By: BigFire

BigFire — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

1. March is California Democrat primary, it will draw more Democrat voters.
2. It's 6 month away, it'll give illegal aliens more time to get their driver license and register to vote.
3. Illegal's right to vote must be protected.

Or at least this is what the 9th circuit is thinking.

By: The World Around You

The World Around You — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

California Recall on Hold
Steven notes that the California recall has put on hold by a federal court, because of the "punch card" issue. UP

By: PoliBlog

PoliBlog — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

ReCAL Reactions
Sean of The American Mind has some initial reactions to the Ninth Circuit's decision. He also links to a related link-fest at PrestoPundit.com. James of OTB also has some worthwhile observations and links....

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