| It is hard to argue that Anthony Adams is anything but a right-wing Republican. The freshman Republican talks, acts, and votes like a right-winger.
Save for one very important series of votes: the budget. Adams was the final vote for the budget, a rather bold move for a freshman without substantial resources in the bank. Props to him on that, as it looks like he will now be facing a recall election
With one week left to gather signatures, backers of the drive to boot Assemblyman Anthony Adams, R-Claremont, say about 60,000 people have signed petitions to call for a recall election.
Recall proponents have targeted Adams because he voted this year for a budget deal that included raising taxes - something Adams pledged he would never do. Adams has defended his decision, saying the state could not have dealt with its crushing budget deficits this year without additional tax money.
To qualify for the ballot, the recall drive needs about 36,000 valid signatures from registered voters in Adams' sprawling district, which stretches from San Bernardino County's High Desert to Los Angeles County's San Fernando Valley. Recall organizer Lee Lowry said the 60,000 or so signatures gathered so far should guarantee that proponents have the necessary 36,000 valid signatures. (SB Sun 10/6/09)
So, where does a Democrat come down on this district? The 59th is almost evenly split between LA and San Bernardino counties, and has an 8.7% Republican registration advantage. It's really not a likely pickup opportunity, especially in a special election scenario.
Adams is DumbOnCrime, anti-marriage equality, and generally right wing. But, given the alternatives, including the return of Dick Mountjoy, Adams seems relatively reasonable.
I'm interested in the opinion of Calitics readers. If you live in the 59th, or not, how would you vote? Would you vote to recall? Would you actively support Adams, say by telling your friends to oppose the recall? |
