My ballot - The Candidates

Governor : Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
This was a close call and I may live to regret it. The prospect of setting up Maria Shriver as the Democratic candidate in 2010 tipped the scales.

Lieutenant Governor: John Garmendi (D)
I've always liked John Garamendi. I have an old friend whose career may get a major boost in the event of a McClintock win, and if such a thing happens, good for him, but T. McC is as right wing as they come. Consistent yes, but more often wrong than right.

Secretary of State: Debra Bowen (D)
I believe strongly that this office, more than any other, should be non-partisan and cater toward non-politicans. A partisan political figure should not control our elections. Therefore, this is an office for which I feel very free to cross party lines when voting. Not this year, though I think McPherson has been a good and able SoS, his enthusiasm for electronic voting is too high for my tastes and I happen to believe Debra Bowen is just as qualified in every regard.

Controller: John Chiang (D)
Uh...yeah

Treasurer: Bill Lockyer (D)
He was a great AG.

Attorney General: Jerry Brown (D)
I'm thrilled at the prospect of Jerry Brown returning to state politics.

Insurance Commissioner: Steve Poizner (R)
Cruz is less than able and has a history of deceit and selfishness, and fails the #1 test for IC candidate, he's accepted insurance industry donations. Another office I'd like to see become non-partisan.

I'm going straight D for Legislature, Congress and so on. Remember to vote yes on Measure M for COC. Especially if you went there, you owe it to the kids man, the kids.