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08/18/2003 Archived Entry: "About that Arizona 'gas shortage'..."
About that Arizona 'gas shortage'...
There is an interesting coincidence in the current AZ gas shortage that seems to be overlooked by media.
That is: the principle founder and current CEO of Kinder Morgan is none other than Richard Kinder, the former President of Enron, who passed the torch to Ken Lay just in time to escape the collapse.
Now I'm sure that everything is on the up and up with Mr. Kinder, but I believe Arizona residents may have an interest in this coincidence. After All Kinder is a "Pioneer" in Bush's energy circle.
Since energy companies are lobbying heavily nationwide for complete deregulation, any incident that may later be used as an example to promote deregulation should identify all the players early on.
Is Janet Napolotano being fitted for a Gray Davis suit? What's the law regarding recall in Arizona?
Replies: 3 people speak up
Arizona's recall provision is a bit simpler than California's. To wit: the incumbent only needs a plurality to stay in office. The relevant section of Arizona's Constitution, Article 8, Part 1, Section 4...
Unless the incumbent otherwise requests, in writing, the incumbent's name shall be placed as a candidate on the official ballot without nomination. Other candidates for the office may be nominated to be voted for at said election. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes shall be declared elected for the remainder of the term. Unless the incumbent receives the highest number of votes, the incumbent shall be deemed to be removed from office, upon qualification of the successor. In the event that the successor shall not qualify within five days after the result of said election shall have been declared, the said office shall be vacant, and may be filled as provided by law.
Posted by Dr. Squid @ 08/18/2003 11:00 PM NY
But there -is- a recall provision?
I was afraid of that.
Posted by editor @ 08/18/2003 11:20 PM NY
Yup. Saw some citizen make a recall the governor comment on channel 12 news tonight. Like, it's not Janet Napolitano's fault the pipeline went bad. Geesh. People are idiots.
But then these are the same people sitting in long lines waiting to top off their tanks.
Posted by Mirele @ 08/19/2003 01:50 AM NY
