Tao of Pauly

Wednesday's Politico Roundup: Who's Running?

Welcome to the complete Tao of Pauly Guide to the 2003 Recall Election. You'll find some helpful links to guide you through the upcoming Recall Election on October 7th. Plus, you can visit the websites of your favorite candidates.

First, here's some key links:
1. Recall FAQs
2. List of Recall Candidates
3. Photos of the Candidates

Who are the favorites?
1. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)... Arnold is the favorite (5/9 odds in Vegas) and will probably win. Non-politicans love the guy and most of the politicans hate him, except for the members of the "vast right-wing conspiracy" (not my words... I lifted them from various liberal media outlets using those exact words!), those Republicans who spent millions of dollars to back him and are using the actor to gain control of the largest state in America.
2. Cruz Bustamante (D)... Bustamante is the current Lt. Governor. Shady professional politican who got nailed taking kick backs from various Indian casinos.
3. Tom McClintock (R)... state senator from Ventura. Has the best ideas out of the bunch. He should be the guy for the job, but he will not win, with too many other Republicans voting for Arnold.
4. Arianna Huffington (I)... recently dropped out. She is attempting to "cock-block" Arnold, vowing to have all her voters vote "No on Recall" and throw her entire support to Gray Davis.
5. Peter Camejo (Green)... against big business and for Latino labor rights, a living wage, peace, gay marriage, solar power, Universal Health Care, and is Pro-Choice. If it weren't for Gary Coleman, I'd vote for Camejo.

And the best of the rest:
Gary Coleman... Whatcha talkin about Willis? He's the Tao of Pauly's official candidate! Great ideas for a non-politican.
Larry Flynt... Porn guru, casino owner, wants to leave his mark on California.
Mary Carey... former porn star, is eager to share her ideas on the economy, education, and thoughts on worker's compensation insurance... ah, just kidding. I have no idea why she's running. But what's a good old fashioned election race without a hooker?

Some Interesting Candidates...
Angelyne... check out her site. She'll send you some of her dirty underwear if you vote for her.
Ned Roscoe... from the Smoker's Party! Or is he just a puppet candidate, set up by the tobacco companies?
Jeff Rainforth... from the Bar or Party Party. He wants to keep all bars open until 4am!
James Vandeventer... Pentacostal gay Republican from LA supports liberal planks. Only in LA?

Want to Bet?... Everywhere from casinos in Las Vegas to the bookie at the corner pub in England, to internet sportsbooks in the Caribbean, you can find someone who will take your bet!

Curent Odds to Win
Arnold Schwarzenegger 5/9
Cruz Bustamante 7/5
Bill Simon 5/1
Tom McLintock 10/1
Loretta Sanchez 25/1
Peter Camejo 25/1
Larry Flynt 30/1
Gary Coleman 50/1
Gallagher 500/1
Mary Carey 500/1
Ned Roscoe 500/1
Field (All Others) 30/1

Dropped Out:
Peter Ueberroth 8/1
Arianna Huffington 18/1

(The first number is how much you will win if you wager the second number. Example: If you bet $1 on Ned Roscoe (500/1) and he wins, then you walk away with $500. If you bet $100, and he wins, then you win $50,000)