Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

You are here: MacNN Forums > Community > MacNN Lounge > Political/War Lounge > What happens if Gray Davis steps down?

What happens if Gray Davis steps down?
Thread Tools
WhaMe
Forum Regular
Join Date: Sep 2000
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 8, 2003, 10:32 AM
 
Does anyone know what would happen in CA if Davis were to step down before the Recall Election?

My guess is that the recall would become null and void, since Davis was no longer in office. If that is the case, Davis could step down in order to let the Lt. Governor have his seat and guarantee that the democrats retain the position.
     
davesimondotcom
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Landlockinated
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 8, 2003, 10:36 AM
 
That's a darn good question.

Although, the case could be made for the fact that they wouldn't just be recalling HIM, they are recalling the ELECTION of him, therefore, stepping down and putting someone else in would not make the recall void.
[ sig removed - image host changed it to a big ad picture ]
     
roger_ramjet
Mac Elite
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Lost in the Supermarket
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 8, 2003, 11:10 AM
 
From what I've read it would stop the recall from going forward but it won't happen. Apparently Davis and the Lt. Governor, Bustamonte, really do not like each other.
     
macvillage.net
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Sep 2000
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 8, 2003, 12:16 PM
 
Originally posted by WhaMe:
Does anyone know what would happen in CA if Davis were to step down before the Recall Election?

My guess is that the recall would become null and void, since Davis was no longer in office. If that is the case, Davis could step down in order to let the Lt. Governor have his seat and guarantee that the democrats retain the position.
For some reason I doubt it.

The recall election is intended to recall the previous election. Since the Lt. Govenor is part of the "package", the same "package" that's being recalled....

By definition I would think he's null as well.

Perhaps someone can clear this up?
     
PHoynak
Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Southern New Jersey
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 9, 2003, 04:08 AM
 
I think under law he cannot step down now but since he is a Democrat the law means nothing so watch out. If they can do anything to hold on to power (keep a Democrat in charge) the law means nothing.
     
macvillage.net
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Sep 2000
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 9, 2003, 10:10 AM
 
Originally posted by PHoynak:
I think under law he cannot step down now but since he is a Democrat the law means nothing so watch out. If they can do anything to hold on to power (keep a Democrat in charge) the law means nothing.
Since when is there a political office you can't step down from?



The ability to quit at will is what sepearates it from being a "position" or "job" than "slavery".
     
WinsOBoogi
Senior User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Washington, DC
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 9, 2003, 10:32 AM
 
I heard that on CNN, even if Davis steps down, the recall process has begun, and cannot be stopped until completion.

I hate this recalll thing. Just as the presidential primaries are gaining news...bam...they go to something else.
     
macvillage.net
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Sep 2000
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 9, 2003, 11:32 AM
 
Originally posted by WinsOBoogi:
I heard that on CNN, even if Davis steps down, the recall process has begun, and cannot be stopped until completion.

I hate this recalll thing. Just as the presidential primaries are gaining news...bam...they go to something else.
The recall is for the election, not Davis. Davis is the reason for recalling the election.

The recall esentially nulls the first election.

So anyone hired though that election, is esentially jobless. Once the recall has started (the people decide, they will recall the previous election).
     
WinsOBoogi
Senior User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Washington, DC
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 9, 2003, 11:59 AM
 
I wonder..if the Republicans win this recall.can the Dems go out and form another, with enough petition signatures?

What will the Republicans think then? "The Dems are playing politics?
     
CRASH HARDDRIVE
Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Zip, Boom, Bam
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 9, 2003, 12:54 PM
 
Originally posted by WinsOBoogi:
[B]I wonder..if the Republicans win this recall.can the Dems go out and form another, with enough petition signatures?
Sure, Dems (or anyone for that matter) can try and recall whoever is elected - and most probably they WILL! (If history and THIRTY-ONE prior recall attempts is any indicator). The chances of them getting the required signatures- despite all the hype from people who love to blindly ignore the past GRIM track record of a successful recall effort- are MONUMENTALLY SLIM.



What will the Republicans think then? "The Dems are playing politics?
No, they'll think, "Oh gee, look at that. There's recall petition number THIRTY-THREE, just like clockwork. Ho hum. Let�s see� the recall is 1 for thirty-two� GREAT track record of success there! What are Vegas-odds on this one? I�m sure Ahnold* is just quaking in his boots�!"


*Or whoever else wins. Personally I'm hoping for Gary Coleman, just so he can use the line: "Watchoo talkin' 'bout Davis?"
     
   
Thread Tools
 
Forum Links
Forum Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Top
Privacy Policy
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:30 AM.
All contents of these forums © 1995-2017 MacNN. All rights reserved.
Branding + Design: www.gesamtbild.com
vBulletin v.3.8.8 © 2000-2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.,