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Originally posted by Phaenx
Only when a liberal democrat is getting recalled.
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No, anyone.
You do realize it only takes 85,000 signatures to get the recall on the ballot, right? That's an insignificant number. The recall mechanism is in place for removing politicians who have demonstrated a need for replacement after being elected.
In this case, it's a matter of a wealthy Republican interest going for another try because the party leaders made the mistake of sponsoring Simon, thus ensuring a hasty defeat. California does not want an ultra right-wing Republican in office, and this was proven during the last election. Even with Davis' known shortcomings, Simon got his ass beat.
The appropriate and time honoured thing to do when you lose is accept it and prepare for the next time. You don't get to keep trying until you win. Sponsoring a recall so that your party can try a different candidate is a clear misuse of our system and its safeguard procedures.
But it's only 85,000 signatures. Davis' biggest enemy now is voter apathy.