Election Predictions (and Thoughts on Newsom)Randy Shawbyline‚ Nov. 02‚ 2009What a difference a year makes. After last year brought record turnout and voter excitement, this November includes only two Governors’ races, Maine’s gay marriage referendum, and a single contested ballot measure (Prop D) in San Francisco. Gavin Newsom’s departure from the California Governor’s race means that the state’s political junkies won’t have a lot to write about through the June primary, adding to what could shape up to be a very low Democratic Party turnout next spring. Here are my predictions on tomorrow’s key races, and thoughts on why Newsom left the race and where he goes from here. |