Based on what I see in candidates California is in trouble no matter which way it votes. Meg is a real interesting case. She is trying to see how much it takes to "buy" a State.
The really sad part of this is actually the most important part to consider.
Anyone contemplating voting for her needs to ask themselves the question:
"What is she going to get for her hundred million?"
Nobody with half a brain in business spends this kind of money unless they can see a way to get a major return on their investment.
I see the already bad economy of California getting far worse no matter who or whom is elected. In order to keep the State solvent at all, major tax increases are coming. There is no alternative and those living there are going to see a mass exodus of businesses and people.
The cost of living index in California is not the highest in the Nation, but after the new Governor is elected it may either take the number one spot, or, move close to the top of that heap.
Fuel and energy costs are one of the things bankrupting Californians.
Gerry Brown's first time as Governor was not stellar. There were many who came after him who were however far worse.
The removal of Governor Elect Gray Davis was one of the biggest errors that the Republicans ever made. They did it, they put in Arnold trying to get a party "yes man" and it didn't happen.
I can guarantee you that if Gerry Brown is elected, Daryl Issa will have a recall started to remove him and place in another Republican "schill" by the time that Brown takes office. The California Voters fell for this one time. Let's see if they are stupid enough to go down for two!
After all, the few Extremist Republicans in California have learned. "If we don't like it or we get a Democrat, we can take the will away from the people and cancel out an election whenever we want to by a recall." Extremist Tea Party Chapters are going to guarantee that this will at least be tried.
