California Primaries

[Citizen James]

Seven months off and I'm already interested.   Thus far Steve Westly and Phil Angeledies are considered the top contenders.  Do any of you think one or another have an advantage this early in the race?  Anyone want to speculate as to how the Dem primaries will run between them, or will another major player enter the pack, and if so how will they do?

Things aren't nessisarilly a Hobsons choice on the GOP side either.  Given Schwartzeneggers lukewarm appeal to mainstream conservatives, and his rather lukewarm popularity, it is possible he might get a primary chalenger - but if so, who?

[Citizen James]

Angelides has the edge, because he can self finance.  CA is so huge that money often proves the decisive factor.

What? He's poorer than both his primary opposition of Westly and Arnold, who are both worth around $100 million. Typical Republican strategy - attack the poorest of the 3 guys for being rich.

WTF?

I see only analysis, not attacks here.

Though FWIW, there have been more than a few occations where the less financed candidate/proposition wins.