Given the poll numbers, what happens if Bustamante gives up, or the Democrats force him out, returning to the original "make 'em vote NO" strategy? Note that the Democrats have a dandy stick to hit Bustamante with -- if Davis and Bustamante both lose, Davis can resign between the vote and certification, leaving Bustamante with a short Governorship and then no job (the Lt Governorship is vacant and Bustamante doesn't get it back).
Does this help Davis defeat the recall? Do enough Bustamante supporters switch from YES to NO? Do they vote for Camejo? Do they stay home?
Does this throw a wrench into the "Vote for Arnold or you're voting for Bustamante" argument? Given a free vote, do Republican conservatives (or others) choose McClintock?
Idle speculation, perhaps [grasping at straws, perhaps --Editor], but Arianna dropped out, endorsing NO. This ain't over 'til it's over.
Posted by Kevin Murphy at October 1, 2003 09:29 AM | TrackBack