tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241544030723251643.post4349245177296351770..comments2024-03-14T02:51:38.442-07:00Comments on The Recall Elections Blog: Colorado: Allegations of voter suppression efforts ignore the reality of recall electionsJoshua Spivakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153772973095349894noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241544030723251643.post-13011453340587953432013-09-11T14:24:53.694-07:002013-09-11T14:24:53.694-07:00It is a legitimate point -- a number of states re...It is a legitimate point -- a number of states require recalls to be held at the same time as a regularly scheduled primary or election (though that may be more of a cost savings issue). The difficulty is that it could delay a recall for a long time, and also allow targets to gain more time in office by using tactical litigation. <br /><br />BTW, the problem exists with all special elections (here's an op-ed I wrote on the subject).<br /><br />http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2008-12-18/opinions/36878191_1_special-elections-general-elections-election-day<br />Joshua Spivakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07153772973095349894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241544030723251643.post-60076261489018562272013-09-11T14:15:45.215-07:002013-09-11T14:15:45.215-07:00There may not be any valid argument for voter supp...There may not be any valid argument for voter suppression here, but surely the low turnout in this election (and in most recalls) could justify wondering about the democratic "integrity" of the result, no? Should we allow elected representatives to be recalled by just a small proportion of the citizens who voted them into office? Eli Poupkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501386235796602344noreply@blogger.com