To the editor: Whilst a passionate Democrat, I might be greater than open to voting for a stable Republican candidate for governor (“Democrats face the potential of a historic upset in California governor’s race, ballot finds,” March 18). Our Democratic administration and Legislature haven’t, for my part, made enough sufficient headway on our state’s two most vexing points — homelessness and the excessive price of housing — to proceed to obtain my unwavering assist. Maybe a supermajority isn’t the whole lot it’s cracked as much as be.
Jordan Sollitto, San Marino
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To the editor: The article on polling for the governor’s race ought to be required studying for each Democrat operating — adopted by a protracted look within the mirror.
Democrats have splintered the bulk and now, two Republicans lead in a brand new ballot. The governor’s mansion is now in play. That is no thriller — simply plain arithmetic.
So, I respectfully ask all of the candidates: Is that this actually about providing voters extra alternative, or is that this a conceit mission you may’t carry your self to stop? Ambition a lot?
For those who handle to lock Democrats out of the November poll in a state like California, it received’t be due to messaging, coverage or ideology. Will probably be as a result of too lots of you determined your particular person second mattered greater than the end result.
This isn’t difficult, people. Examine notes, learn the polls — and please, a few of you might want to acknowledge you’re not going to win and gracefully exit.
Or don’t, after which clarify why in November.
Michael Temlin, Palm Springs
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To the editor: It’s in all probability true that Republican success within the gubernatorial race is unlikely. Nevertheless, the ballot cited within the article additionally places Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter close to the highest of the Democratic candidates. As Californians, we’re infamous for electing some very questionable individuals to public workplace. Let’s not do it once more.
We’ve had politicians who noticed the individuals of California as their constituents (Dianne Feinstein, Jerry Brown in his second time period, even Ronald Reagan) and politicians who noticed the Democratic Social gathering as their constituency. Swalwell sees the media as his constituency, which we don’t want. Find out about Matt Mahan after which vote.
Jim Burns, Pacific Grove
