Day: November 2, 2010

  • Election Day Predictions

    Election Day Predictions

    Winners
    Carly Fiorina—US Senate
    Steve Cooley—AG
    George Runner—BOE-2
    Dan Lungren CD-3
    Andy Pugno AD-5
    Jack Sieglock AD-10
    Prop 20—Redistricting commission draws congressional lines
    Prop 26—require 2/3 vote for fees

    Republicans win House with 70+ seats and win 51 in Senate

    Losers
    Abel Maldonado—Lt. Governor
    Tony Strickland—Controller
    Mimi Walters—Treasurer
    Damon Dunn—Secretary of State
    Abram Wilson AD-15
    Prop 19—Pot
    Prop 21—More car taxes
    Prop 25—drop 2/3 vote for budget
    Prop 27—abolish redistricting commission

    On the Bubble
    Meg Whitman—Governor (likely win but no coattails)
    Mike Villines—Insurance Commissioner (likely loose)
    Larry Aceves—public instruction (likely loose)
    Prop 23 (election will bring change but not enlightenment to voters)
    Prop 24 (class envy card may propel this to victory)