California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has informed the legislature that he is opposed to the bills that legalize write-in votes even when the voter fails to “X” the box next to the name written in. Senator Debra Bowen will press ahead with her bill on this subject, SB 1050. It has already passed the Senate. The sponsor of the Assembly bill on the same subject (AB 43), Assemblyman Juan Vargas, has given up this year.
Gov. Schwarzenegger has the right idea: Limit that ballot!
Good heavens, just think if the people could really have some choice in elections.
After all, two parties should be enough for anyone — I mean, heck, it’s one more than most countries have.
If the California Governor wants a limited ballot he should think about his last election in which he wouldn’t have been on the ballot if it was that limited.
Out of curiosity, how would such votes be counted in practice?
Also, under what circumstances are the votes for write-in candidates reported and tallied by name, even when they are marked by an X.
Thanks.