Assemblyman Chuck DeVore's Take On The Special Election

Following is Assemblyman Churck DeVore's initial analysis of the special election's consequences:

Well, that was a lot of money spent for no immediate effect.

As of 5:54 am, statewide turnout was up to 42.6%, a shade above Secretary of State McPherson's pre-election projections.

Unless there's a mess of late absentees, Orange County apparently had a below normal turnout of 38.4%. This indicates a lack of intensity among Republicans towards the Special Election and the Governor.

In the wake of the across the board defeat in the Special, it should be interesting to see how Sacramento resolves its upcoming challenges in 2006 with the ongoing structural deficit. Democrats will want tax increases. Republicans will seek to hold the line. Gov. Schwarzenegger will either muddle through with more temporary debt, or, he'll go to war against one side or the other: supporting tax increases or spending cuts.

The Governor's 2006 reelection chances will be determined by what path he takes and how he takes it.

One thing I know for sure: in politics, defeat is usually a temporary condition.

All the best,

Chuck DeVore
State Assemblyman, 70th District

Comments

[Blog Watcher]

Attention....attention to all the preening opponents of Measure D.

One thing I know for sure: in politics, defeat is usually a temporary condition.

[anon ii]

Oh, God, Custer- you lost!!!

[Blog Watcher]

Like someone else has already asked. What did you win?

[Aquaman]

What's up with Measure F - the Newport-Mesa school bond tax - passing in Chuck's district?

What conservative in the district spoke up against this tax?

Why didn't anyone in this district even submit a ballot argument against this tax?

Newport Beach and Costa Mesa look disorganized and this reflects poorly on anyone that calls themselves a conservative in this area.

[Silence Dogood]

Aquaman sounds like an Orange County Young Republican cleverly trying give himself/herself kudos for one day's work opposing Measure F.

[Silence Dogood]

Where were the "Republicans" on the Newport City Council on this?

[Logical]

"Thank God I live in OC!"

OC Results:

73-Termination of Minor's Pregnancy.
Yes 335144 59.5%
No 227751 40.5%

74-Public School Teacher Permanent Status.
Yes 353956 62.4%
No 213098 37.6%

75-Public Employee Union Dues.
Yes 361979 63.9%
No 204217 36.1%

76-State Spending and School Funding.
Yes 312615 55.3%
No 253010 44.7%

77-Redistricting.
Yes 314303 56.0%
No 247430 44.0%

Logical,

Thanking God you live in the OC seems completely illogical right now.

We can stomp our collective feet and yell and scream that these measures should apply to Orange County because we supported them but no one will listen.

[Logical]

I'm simply referring to living in the same community with those who have similar views.

[Military Genius]

Now is this where we get the lecture on the point of culmination?