[ken5050]

The Dems will fall prey to their own assumed political brillance..they'll induce davis to resign...Bustamonte wiull take over, the recall will be moot, and because the dems control the legislature, California's economic problems will worsen...enough to piss off a lot a folks inthe state, so that W carries in in 04, and even better Boxer loses...and the GOP makes inroads in the State legislature.....remember, these are the same political geniuses who gave us the Wellstaone memorial service..

[traditionalist]

I hope you're right, but I fear the Dems are too smart for that. They know that a recall is good for them and bad for us.

[heleny]

they'll induce davis to resign...Bustamonte wiull take over, the recall will be moot,

Notwithstanding the low likelihood of Davis' resignation because of his ego, chance of surviving the recall, and reported dislike of Bustamante, his resignation would not stop the recall election.

California Elections Code
11302. If a vacancy occurs in an office after a recall petition is filed against the vacating officer, the recall election shall nevertheless proceed. The vacancy shall be filled as provided by law, but any person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold office only until a successor is selected ....