As popular as will Smith is, he'd never pull enough votes on an independent ticket. He'd be forced to run as an independent, which would equate to his defeat, as politics are played today.

Now about your shock over the latino vote and Mr. Bustamante. I can not see anything shocking about it, I am latino and I would never vote for Bustamante. For one he still carries that air of arrogance and condesending tone as he address' his people. The time is long over in which you could appeal to the latino populist simply because you are a latino yourself. People have recieved education, directly and indirectly. What I mean by this is, our parents political prowess has been improved by that of their children. They worked hard voted with their heart, and were easily swayed to one side. Yet today thier children many college educated and active in civics, are providing an insight into politics in which our parents never had. When you mesh all this together over time you get an informed and aware latino voting base. Many will still out of loyaty to the race, vote for the latino no matter his political agendas. Yet so many more will actually look to vote for their actual best interest, espeacily in local and state elections. We watched this unfold over the years but never so obvious as in this last recal election. I am not shocked over this, I am actually glad the latino voters made a statement here. This entire recall has so many damaging issues for the democratic party and the Presidential election. Ghod I know you understand the blow the democratic party has taken. A republican in control of the worlds fifth largest economy could spell doom for future democratic hopefulls, that is if he actually helps turn things around. If so, it's bye bye to many seats and positions held by the party. I think the peole of California have spoken up and loud for every American who belives those in office should be held accountable for their actions and or lack thereof. It's an exciting time for politics in California and across the country. I just wonder what the counter tactic is going to be for the white house in 2004. Weasley, or dean, or the ace up the democrates sleve Hilary. What about Hilary with weasley as the vice, hummm I wonder what cooking? I think we will all see some unheard of political moves in the next two presidential elections.
Does Hilary ruin her bid for the white house by running against a popular Bush, or wait until his popularity is damaged further before she openly announces her bid. As I am sure you know, neither one of the democratic front runners pan out well in the polls today, that could change but it would take more than just Bush bashing. Or, does Hilary hold off (that is if Bush remains popular) and make her bid in 2008? Then the republicans can push Condi against hilary, which is not a far fetched thought in any sense. Wow can you see it, 2008 the year of the woman, Condi running against Hilary, what a frenzy that will be.


Either way I just want your thoguhts on this, since I know you to be active in the political arena. From one political junkie to the other..

Peace