California

I don't understand why any Republican wants to become governor via recall. The legislature is completely dominated by Democrats. They will stymie any serious attempts at reform. At the same time, in the 2004 election, it will be the Republican governor who is the new face of higher taxes and lower spending.

It seems to me it makes more sense to let Davis and his allies stew until 2004 and then try to elect some Republicans to the legislature.