Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:28 PM
ColinC (5,672 posts)
Turned in my ballot for the California recall
Wife and I put them in the mail yesterday. There wasn't much of a strong inclination to vote for any replacement, as Newsom was clearly the best candidate on the ballot. That being said, I wrote in my first choice in the primaries, Antonio Villaragosa, after I voted "no"for the recall. Anybody else turn in their ballot yet?
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ColinC | Aug 2021 | OP |
honest.abe | Aug 2021 | #1 | |
ColinC | Aug 2021 | #2 | |
honest.abe | Aug 2021 | #4 | |
ColinC | Aug 2021 | #6 | |
beaglelover | Aug 2021 | #9 | |
JustABozoOnThisBus | Aug 2021 | #11 | |
Dream Girl | Aug 2021 | #3 | |
ColinC | Aug 2021 | #7 | |
Dream Girl | Aug 2021 | #8 | |
ColinC | Aug 2021 | #16 | |
chowder66 | Aug 2021 | #5 | |
Brother Buzz | Aug 2021 | #10 | |
ColinC | Aug 2021 | #12 | |
Raine | Aug 2021 | #13 | |
ColinC | Aug 2021 | #14 | |
Raine | Aug 2021 | #15 | |
myccrider | Aug 2021 | #17 |
Response to ColinC (Original post)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:30 PM
honest.abe (6,297 posts)
1. If this is a mail in election why are so many worried about turnout?
I keep reading that the Repubs are more motivated to show up. If its mail in who needs to show up?
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Response to honest.abe (Reply #1)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:32 PM
ColinC (5,672 posts)
2. I suppose in this case, turning in the ballot means "show up"?
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Response to ColinC (Reply #2)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:34 PM
honest.abe (6,297 posts)
4. So some Dems can't be bothered to simply drop off their ballot in a mail box??
I find that hard to believe in such an important election.
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Response to honest.abe (Reply #4)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:40 PM
ColinC (5,672 posts)
6. I'm pretty sure if I wasn't highly motivated, it would have been something that was just on the back
Of my mind until somebody strongly encouraged me to turn it in. Unfortunately, the GOP has an advantage on door knockers, etc who can motivate even the ones who didn't get around to turning in their ballots before the election.
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Response to honest.abe (Reply #4)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:51 PM
beaglelover (2,696 posts)
9. Exactly. Everyone can vote by mail in the recall election. If Democrats can't be motivated to take
2 minutes, to mark ONE box and mail the ballot back in, then we deserve to lose the recall election and get some kook, like Larry Elder, as our next Governor.
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Response to honest.abe (Reply #1)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 04:00 PM
JustABozoOnThisBus (22,204 posts)
11. I'd bet that most DUers vote, and can't understand not voting.
Just like vaccinated people can't understand why otherwise-healthy people refuse the Covid vaccine.
It just seems to me that most Republicans vote, because it's what's done; Democrats are more likely to need to be motivated, amused, inspired, and need nice weather. Get out and vote. Or sit at home in your robe and fuzzy slippers, and vote. Just vote. |
Response to ColinC (Original post)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:33 PM
Dream Girl (5,111 posts)
3. You aren't supposed to select anyone if you vote no
Not that it’s incorrect or invalidating, but strategically Newsome is discouraging people from selecting anyone. You’re just supposed to vote No.Not really sure wat the rationale is for that but that’s wat I’ll do.
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Response to Dream Girl (Reply #3)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:43 PM
ColinC (5,672 posts)
7. I mean he's the only candidate worth voting for on the ballot.
If he's your only choice, then why vote for anybody else? In a way that makes a lot of sense. But in the happenstance that the recall succeeds, I want there to be a chance that my preferred candidate wins.
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Response to ColinC (Reply #7)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:48 PM
Dream Girl (5,111 posts)
8. Yes, the processed is flawed. They're an equal protection lawsuit happening right now.
Some one just posted the rational for not selecting a second choice
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Response to Dream Girl (Reply #8)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 07:51 PM
ColinC (5,672 posts)
16. I hope they win
It really is absurd that he can get close to a majority of the vote and somebody who gets a small plurality could still win.
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Response to ColinC (Original post)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:34 PM
chowder66 (7,175 posts)
5. Mailed mine back today. Voted No and left it at that. nt
Response to ColinC (Original post)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 04:00 PM
Brother Buzz (31,867 posts)
10. Your write-in for Antonio Villaragosa may or may not be counted
The state releases the certified list of write-in candidates 03 Sep 2021
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Response to Brother Buzz (Reply #10)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 04:07 PM
ColinC (5,672 posts)
12. I'll be fine if it isn't, of course
I doubt he has expressed any interest in actually running again. But we'll see
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Response to ColinC (Original post)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 04:26 PM
Raine (28,414 posts)
13. I never got one, no one at my house did. nt
Response to Raine (Reply #13)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 04:48 PM
ColinC (5,672 posts)
14. I think they were only sent out last week. You should get it soon-ish, I'm sure.
If you don't within the next week or two, I would reach out to my local registrar for a status update.
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Response to ColinC (Reply #14)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 05:05 PM
Raine (28,414 posts)
15. Thanks ... hopefully it will come soon. nt
Response to ColinC (Original post)
Wed Aug 18, 2021, 02:45 PM
myccrider (484 posts)