Originally posted by sigma:

2 years ago they voted for a platform -- why should they be allowed to vote all over again because of a resignation - or rather why would any change their platform vote, making another election neceessary, just because of a resignation?


That's a pretty shaky premise. I'm pretty sure it's someone's name on that ballot, and not the platform. Who's to say the guy who will inherit the governorship will completely and accurately uphold the exiting governor's platform? If the platform they voted on is resigning, then they have the right to vote for another one.

Originally posted by sigma:
There's absolutely no logical sense in holding another election because the man who is resigning from office held some very questionable moral standards. He's gone. The problem is fixed. Pointing a finger at the next guy in office doesn't solve anything.


I'm not really complaining about the guy resigning, I don't care, I'm complaining about when he will be officially done as governor. He has carefully crafted his exit plan so that the Democrats will remain in control of that office, when he clearly has the chance give the people the power to choose.