I think I’m likely to vote according to Chuck DeVore’s recommendations. The only one I’m vacillating on is Prop 19. His concerns are valid, but I also wonder if it could end up hurting the Mexican drug cartels, and thus helping us. The rest seem pretty obvious.
Update:
The always reliable Tom McClintock has published his ballot propositions recommendations. He just put me on the “no” side of Prop 19. They disagree on Prop 22, which leaves me in a quandary. I may have to invoke the “when in doubt, vote NO” rule. Or maybe the “when in doubt, go with McClintock” rule. This could be tough.
Updated (and bumped):
Still not positive about Prop 22. Am finding Chuck’s argument about it being a wolf in sheep’s clothing more persuasive, and that fits my “vote no” default as well.
Other California items:
Governor: Meg Whitman. Why? Because she’s not Jerry Brown.
Senator: Carly Fiorina. Why? Because she’s not Barbara Boxer.
Attorney General: Steve Cooley, probably. Just make sure Kamala Harris doesn’t get the job!
The following are those who should be rewarded for their votes on gun rights. Correct and clear application of the Second Amendment is the most reliable litmus test there is in politics. It’s hard to find people on the right side of this issue who are wrong on other substantial issues.
Controller: Tony Strickland
Treasurer: Mimi Walters
Insurance Commisioner: Mike Villines
Congressional District 10: Gary Clift
State Assembly District 3: Dan Logue
State Assembly District 4: Ted Gaines
State Assembly District 10: Alyson Huber
State Assembly District 17 Cathleen Galgiani
State Assembly District 20: Adnan Shahab
State Assembly District 27: Linda “Ellie” Black
State Assembly District 34: Conny Conway
State Assembly District 36: Steve Knight (one of the few really good guys in Sacramento)
State Assembly District 60: Curt Hagman
State Assembly District 66: Kevin Jefferies
State Assembly District 72: Chris Norby
State Assembly District 73: Kiane Harkey
State Assembly District 74: Martin Garrick
State Assembly District 75: Nathan Fletcher
State Senate District 12: Anna Caballero
State Senate District 14: Tom Berryhill
State Senate District 18: Jean Fuller
State Senate District 34: Lou Correa
State Senate District 38: Mark Wyland
Anybody on the following list should be vehemently opposed in any case:
Jarad Huffman
Mariko Yamada
Fiona Ma
Tom Ammiano
Mary Hayashi
Jerry Hill
Paul Fong
Jim Beall
Bill Monning
Bob Blumenfield
Julia Brownley
Mike Feuer
Anthony Portantino
Gil Cedillo
Mike Eng
Isadore Hall
Bonnie Lowenthal
Warren Furutani
Wilmer Carter
Jose Solario
Marty Block
Manuel Perez
Noreen Evans
Darrell Steinberg
Leland Yee
Ellen Corbett
Alex Padilla
Curren Price
Ron Calderon
Gloria Negrete-McLeod
So get out there tomorrow and VOTE.
