Some positive news from the California Front [View All]

[Le Taz Hot]

I know what the polls say and too many people are taking them as gospel. Let me tell you what's happening on the front lines all over the state.

We've been walking precincts, have set up phone trees, are working with labor unions, all Democratic Clubs, the California Democratic Council, California Democratic Party, tabling, flyering and speaking out against the recall at anyone who will listen. Latino voter registration is up 300%. Additionally, the news about Arnold's groping and supportive comments about Hitler are making news nationally. Women's groups are mobilizing against "Governor Groper."

I've been working our local Democratic Party Office pretty steadily for about the last two weeks and I have NEVER seen complete, total strangers walk in/call the office, OUTRAGED about this recall and wanting to volunteer to do SOMETHING. Needless to say, we put them to work immediately. As Art Torres keeps saying, "Democrats are coming home." We're mobilizing as we haven't in a LONG time and average voters are ASKING to get involved.

I just saw a commercial with Phil Angeledes (State Treasurer) urging people to vote "no" on the recall. Cruz Bustamante's commercials have been running non-stop and I believe Move-On now has enough $$ to start running ads in the major media markets throughout the state.

I can't guarantee that this will translate into a win but if the worst happens and we have Governor Groper by next week, it sure as hell won't be for a lack of effort on our part. Not to mention that Governor Groper will STILL have to deal with Democrats in the A.G., Lt. Governor, State Controller, State Treasurer, 2 Senators, a majority of Congresspersons and a Democratic Legislature. Can we say "Lame Duck? (I knew you could.)

So ENOUGH with all this "woah is me" crap. It ain't over 'till it's over, baby!

NO on Recall
YES on Bustamante
NO on 54