Davis, Bustamante Edge Closer in Calif.

[newyawker99]

With another powerful labor organization backing the Democrats' gubernatorial recall strategy, Gov. Gray Davis and Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante are inching closer together - despite their icy relationship.

The California State Labor Federation AFL-CIO, an association of more than 1,300 local unions representing some 2.1 million workers, voted Tuesday to endorse Bustamante for governor in case Davis is ousted Oct 7.

The recall ballot will have two parts. Voters first will be asked to vote on whether to recall Davis, and then will choose from a list of 135 candidates to replace him if he is recalled.

The endorsement of the lieutenant governor's "No on recall, yes on Bustamante" campaign was a significant strategic shift for the labor union, which had earlier led opposition to the recall and urged other Democrats to stay off the ballot.



CA recall

[rocktivity]

1. All I have to say is

rocknation

[Rebel_with_a_cause]

2. NYer and Rocknation:

Thanks for emphasizing what to expect on the ballot. I'm sure many Californians are still confused about it. I'll pass the word.

BTW, I wonder how CA is going to get the absentee ballots out in time.

[Wednesdays]

3. Good idea.

Hope they continue to get the word out.

[twilight]

4. Absentee ballots will be sent out

I am a permanent absentee voter here in CA and I called the local registrar of voters to check. They had my name/address/etc. and reaffirmed that they will be sending me an absentee ballot to vote NO ON THE RECALL!

:kick:

[David__77]

5. Yes on Bustamante!

let's not forget number two on the ballot.

[newyawker99]

6. You are welcome Rebel!

:hi:

[PROGRESSIVE1]

7. Recall No, Bustamante Yes!!!!

:kick:

[WillyT]

8. Recall No, Bustamante Yes !!! - Can't Say It Enough Times !!!

:kick:

[Pepper]

9. YAY!

Last week I was whimpering and whining at the prospect of Arnold wooing over California...

But this new bit of information just made me break into a huge ol' grin.

NO to the Recall,
YES to Bustamante!!!

[WillyT]

10. Right On Pepper, And Welcome To The DU !!!

:bounce::toast::party::toast::bounce:

Lookin forward to gettin ta know ya!!!

:hi:

[Pepper]

11. hi WillyT!!

and thanks for the warm welcome!!!

:hi: