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re: California Ds are trying to overturn primary, as 2 R candidates lead the polls.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 10:34 am to cajunangelle
Posted on 5/13/26 at 10:34 am to cajunangelle
So basically, the two R's combined are getting about 35%, which is about what they usually get in Presidential elections (for reference, Trump got 38%, Kamala 58%). Unless the other R candidate makes a massive leap, in November the Republican candidate will lose to the D candidate by 15-20% which should be no surprise.
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Posted on 5/13/26 at 10:44 am to wareagle7298
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WHAT HAPPENED: California Democrats are trying to overturn the state’s primary system as two Republican candidates lead the polls.
DETAIL: California uses a system in which the top two candidates at the primary stage, regardless of party affiliation, progress to the general election.
The system was implemented in 2010 when Proposition 14, supported by then-Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger (R), passed with 54 percent of the vote.
The system is meant to favor supposedly moderate candidates, although it has been criticized for limiting voter choice.
According to early polls, two Republican candidates, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, the former of whom is backed by President Donald J. Trump, are leading the state’s crowded gubernatorial race.
In response, Democrat political consultant Steve Maviglio filed a petition last week to overturn the state’s current system ahead of the June primary.
KEY QUOTE: “It was extremely scary to envision the November ballot for governor with Republicans on it.” – Steve Maviglio, political consultant.
IMPACT: If successful, the petition could bring back party-specific primaries, ensuring each party has a candidate in the election for governor.
The effort indicates a sudden change of heart among Democrats, given that the system has, up until recently, worked to their benefit. Back in early April, President Trump endorsed Steve Hilton. Hilton is an ex-advisor to former British Prime Minister David Cameron and a former Fox News host.
According to recent polling, Hilton is leading the race to become California’s next governor, while controversial fellow Republican Chad Bianco is in second place.
The general election to replace term-limited Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Under Newsom’s tenure, tens of thousands have fled Los Angeles County due to issues with affordability and crime.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 10:47 am
Posted on 5/13/26 at 11:22 am to cajunangelle
Their plan to go after Swalwell has worked. At least 1 dem will make runoff. Most likely it will be 2 dems.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 11:44 am to JimEverett
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The effort indicates a sudden change of heart among Democrats, given that the system has, up until recently, worked to their benefit.
Until it doesn't, then change the rules, which they do over and over and over (gerrymandering, open borders, birthright citizenship, etc). They are absolute scumbags who are hell bent on destroying things.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 11:53 am to cajunangelle
The Dems are the ones that knifed Swallwell and this is why. They have been saying for 2 months now that there are too many Democrats in the running and were splitting the vote to the point 2 Republicans would potentially be in the runoff. Well the thing is Porter is so unlikable and Steyer has the charisma of a dead fish I may just happen anyway. If California gets a Republican Governor even a RINO that is moderate, it would be like Hiroshima to the left. The political fallout if this happens and it might is going to be devastating to the left. That being said you know they are about to pull some shite to stop that from happening. The cheating will be unreal.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 11:55 am
Posted on 5/13/26 at 12:03 pm to cajunangelle
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Shouldn't Becerra be way ahead?
With consolidation yes
Posted on 5/13/26 at 12:04 pm to cajunangelle
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Is this how their freaky runoff works?
Presuming you live in Louisiana, you should be pretty familiar with their system---considering we use it for most elections (including Congress until this cycle)
Posted on 5/13/26 at 12:05 pm to stelly1025
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The Dems are the ones that knifed Swallwell and this is why. They have been saying for 2 months now that there are too many Democrats in the running and were splitting the vote to the point 2 Republicans would potentially be in the runoff. Well the thing is Porter is so unlikable and Steyer has the charisma of a dead fish I may just happen anyway. If California gets a Republican Governor even a RINO that is moderate, it would be like Hiroshima to the left. The political fallout if this happens and it might is going to be devastating to the left. That being said you know they are about to pull some shite to stop that from happening. The cheating will be unreal.
Beccerra is going to make the runoff and win by millions of votes.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 12:43 pm to Indefatigable
No I live in Guam ATM... have lived a lot of places and States.
Educate me.
Educate me.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 12:46 pm to cajunangelle
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No I live in Guam ATM... have lived a lot of places and States.
Educate me.
Its usually called a jungle primary. Everyone runs all together on one ballot. If no candidate gets to 50%+1, then top two go to a runoff. No party primaries.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 2:04 pm to Indefatigable
That is very strange.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 2:59 pm to cajunangelle
from protecting democracy to changing the rules to secure power and overturning democracy
Posted on 5/14/26 at 7:20 am to cadillacattack
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