Some of my fellow Democrats will hate me for this, but...
With Arnold in the race, along with what appears to be enough opponents to appeal to every living organism in California, it's time for the Democratic party to drop this whole solidarity-behind-Gray-Davis myth. As repugnant as I find this recall effort, the reality is inescapable: It's going to happen, and Davis' chances of survival are nil - the way the recall is structured, the deck is so far stacked against him that there's no way his hanging in there will do any good.
The party has been steadfastly standing by him by discouraging such highly qualified Democrats as Dianne Feinstein from joining the ballot. It's time for Davis to repay that loyalty by the Democrats. He should face the facts and either resign (never happen - there's no love between him and Democratic Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamonte) or turn the party loose, giving it permission to run some really qualified Democrats in the recall election (although there's barely 48 hours before the deadline).
While he's at it, he can pump the $70 million he's raised for his campaign back into the California economy - or use it to fund any of his pet projects - and leave with at least some dignity.
Your comments are always welcome.
