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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:23 PM
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Arianna is running?
I've been away and out of the loop, so I don't know if this is old news or not but, evidently, Arianna Huffington has decided to add her name to the CA governor race, if Gray Davis is successfully recalled.

Just got this email (pertinent paragraph bolded):

My friends,

As you may have noticed, I've taken two weeks off from writing my column. I have spent this time meeting with community leaders and the activists who started runariannarun.com and doing a lot of thinking -- and tossing and turning -- about whether I should run for Governor of California in the upcoming recall election.

During this time, I've received many wonderful e-mails from so many of you urging me to run. Well, tomorrow morning at 10:30am at A Place Called Home in South Central Los Angeles (a center for at-risk children I'm on the board of; directions below), I'll be announcing my decision.

You've been reading every week my outrage at the state of our politics, and I would love it if you could be there to join me as I make the leap from analysis to action -- from columnist to candidate.

For those of you who are not in Los Angeles, I ask you to be with me in spirit and I hope I can rely on your support and counsel in the weeks to come.

Hope to see you there,

Arianna

---
DIRECTIONS TO A PLACE CALLED HOME

From the Westside

Take the 10 East
Exit on Central Avenue (past Harbor F'way)
Stay on the right as you exit the freeway
Make the first right on Naomi Street
Make another right on Washington Blvd.
Make a left on Central Avenue
Stay on Central for about 9 blocks.
APCH is on the corner of 29th and Central.

From the South Bay Area

Take the 110 North.
Exit on Martin Luther King Blvd.
Make a right on to MLK Blvd.
When MLK deadends on Central Avenue, make a left.
Go a few blocks up past the Newton Police Station.
Make a right on to 29th Street.
APCH is on the corner of 29th and Central.


---
If you have questions or comments, contact Arianna at
arianna@ariannaonline.com
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papau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:25 PM
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1. Go for it Arianna! :-)
I'd love for her to be listed!

And if she won - Cal would be much improve!

:-)
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:28 PM
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2. As we say in LA!
Like, omigawd!

She's running!!!!! Go Arianna!
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whoYaCallinAlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:35 PM
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3. Excellent news!
She's smart, she's outspoken and she knows how to frame issues.
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Mr. McD Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:35 PM
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4. Other then reading her articles I don't a lot about her.
Exactly what qualifies her to be governor?????

:shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug:
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qb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:43 PM
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7. She's old enough and a California citizen
as far as I know, that's all it takes
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jpgray Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:42 PM
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5. Some of her articles raised an internal set of eyebrows
Especially those that said that Dems just weren't speaking out about Bush's depraved practices, were cowardly, etc. It's fine for leftist entertainment, but it isn't the truth: plenty of Democrats spoke out at all times, both popular and unpopular, and for them to be branded with the same "spineless" epithet is always frustrating.

I don't know much about her beyond her articles, and her marriage to the Republican congressman.
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Terwilliger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:11 PM
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13. actually, not to call them spineless would be inaccurate
Especially those that said that Dems just weren't speaking out about Bush's depraved practices, were cowardly, etc. It's fine for leftist entertainment, but it isn't the truth: plenty of Democrats spoke out at all times, both popular and unpopular, and for them to be branded with the same "spineless" epithet is always frustrating.

Dems speak out so well, you can't even hear them...there is NO strong voice in the Democratic party as long as they're running for re-election (and even when they aren't)
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jpgray Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:16 PM
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17. Ah yes, since we control the media, all our criticism is well-covered, no?
:crazy:

You haven't been keeping track of Congress if you believe Dems have been spineless.
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Bushknew Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:42 PM
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6. Run Arianna Run!!!
She's got my vote!!!
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DEM FAN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:50 PM
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9. PLEASE Go For It Arianna. YOU CAN Do It.
:-)
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movonne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:49 PM
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8. Is Arianna running as a Democrat, does anyone know
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HalfManHalfBiscuit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:55 PM
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10. Don't know - can anyone run as a Democrat?
I mean, can any candidate just go ahead and say they are a Democrat, or do they have to get some sort of approval from the DNC or local Democrat organization?
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slackmaster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:13 PM
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15. You have to be registered to vote as a Democrat
There's a $3,500 filing fee and some additional paperwork if you plan to spend over $1,000 on your campaign. No other approvals required.

See http://www.run-for-governor.org

and http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/gov-qual.pdf

The more the merrier. I think. :shrug:
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 03:56 PM
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11. Dunno, but I'd guess she's running as an Independent.
Hopefully, some DUers can attend her official announcement rally and get more information.
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:06 PM
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12. She's running as an indy!
Fine with me. As long as we don't get no g'damn repuke.
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random Donating Member (252 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:13 PM
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14. What in the HELL are you people thinking!?
California's problems are NOT Davis' fault. They are the fault of Bush/Cheney, Enron, Haliburton, Duke Power, PG&E, etc. This was planned for CA right after the selection, because CA shamed Bush. If Davis loses this recall, it sends a LOUD message to every repuke out there that if they don't like the results of a FAIR election they can recall. Get your SHIT together folks, at least those of us in CA. Nuff said!
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slackmaster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:15 PM
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16. Bush, Cheney, et al are not running for governor
There is a very real chance that Davis will be recalled, and if Democrats can't agree to get behind ONE good candidate as a replacement IN CASE DAVIS GETS THE BOOT then it's all over.
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random Donating Member (252 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:34 PM
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19. It's all over if everybody gives up and runs out and votes for a "dem" ...
That doesn't have a chance of getting elected. Can you say "governor Issa?" And yes, Bush/Cheney are running for Gov, Mayor, Dogcatcher, Emporer, King, anything they can get their crooked hands on, so give it to em.
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:59 PM
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21. Hold the phone!
What's the problem with voting NO and voting for someone like her????

Sorry, but this Davis or nothing bullshit isn't cutting it anymore. Damn right this recall sucks. Damn right I'm voting a big FAT NO!!

But I'll be DAMNED if I'm not going to have some say so in the possible replacement.

It's time to wake up and smell the coffee. It doesn't look good for the governor. And no, I'm not just going to sit on my ass and watch it happen. I'm going to roll up my sleaves and work on DEFEATING this recall.

BUT, there has to be a CHOICE on the ballot and if it's Ms. Huffington, so be it.
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slackmaster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 06:32 PM
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26. Finally I feel like I'm not the only person in CA who sees it that way
You've got your eyes wide open ronny.
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:59 PM
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22. Hold the phone!
What's the problem with voting NO and voting for someone like her????

Sorry, but this Davis or nothing bullshit isn't cutting it anymore. Damn right this recall sucks. Damn right I'm voting a big FAT NO!!

But I'll be DAMNED if I'm not going to have some say so in the possible replacement.

It's time to wake up and smell the coffee. It doesn't look good for the governor. And no, I'm not just going to sit on my ass and watch it happen. I'm going to roll up my sleaves and work on DEFEATING this recall.

BUT, there has to be a CHOICE on the ballot and if it's Ms. Huffington, so be it.
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dansolo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 09:19 PM
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33. Fallacy
Who do you expect the people to vote for that are voting against the recall? They can either vote for no one, they can vote for Arianna, or they can vote for a Republican. The best chance we have of avoiding Gov. Issa is to have someone for people to vote for those who want to vote "no" in the recall. If you really believe that Davis has a good chance of beting the recall, then how can you claim that Arianna doesn't have a chance to get elected? Is her presence going to make people change thier vote to "yes" on the recall, and then vote for Issa? That makes no sense.
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 05:58 PM
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24. My understanding is that it's a two-part proposition.
A) Up or down on recalling Davis and B) If recall succeeds, who should replace him. The party needs to be prepared but, at the same time, Dems are being exhorted to vote "No" to the first question.
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Terwilliger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 07:46 PM
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31. nuff said?
and if Davis loses then we have a Repuke governor...NUFF SAID! :eyes:
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realFedUp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:18 PM
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18. hmmm...she booked PCC for 11:00...
Wonder how she's going to be at two places at once?
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Dudley_DUright Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 04:55 PM
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20. I think it probably would be more efficient if we just listed the people
from California that are not running for governor. :evilgrin:
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 05:00 PM
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23. LOL!
That's what I hope happens. The ballot will be so long with names, people will see this for the crock of shit that it is.
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aquart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 06:05 PM
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25. Governor Flynt.
If that doesn't cure these nasty Republican tendencies, I can't imagine what could.
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Feanorcurufinwe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 06:55 PM
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27. Do all the people who file get on the ballot?
Do all the people who file get on the ballot?
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Hamlette Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 07:07 PM
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28. Arianna was ultra right wing
until a few years ago. Doesn't that trouble any of you? Yeah, I agree people get to change their minds but it makes me nervous.
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Capn Sunshine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 07:26 PM
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29. either way, we may have a governor with a serious accent
Either the "govinator" ( Jah, Kaliffornya ist gut )
or Ariana (Dahhhlink, ve jus moss chanche)
What a country/state.

In the meantime I'M FIGHTING THIS ROVE DRIVEN POWER GRAB BASTARDIZATION OF OUR ELECTION LAW TOOTH AND NAIL!!
:grr::grr::grr::grr::grr::grr::grr::grr::grr::grr:
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Eloriel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 07:46 PM
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32. Not at all. If you visit her website, she explains it very well
Check google.

Eloriel
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 07:30 PM
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30. This makes me smile
:D
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knight_of_the_star Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-05-03 09:25 PM
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34. Go Arianna!
Kick them pukies asses!
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