Panic Mode

California Democrats are getting nervous – and for good reason. Their governor’s race is shaping up to be a total free-for-all, with a crowded field of candidates that’s got party leaders and activists worried sick. They’re afraid that with so many Democrats in the running, the vote will get splintered and they’ll hand the election to a Republican on a silver platter.

Fearing the Worst

It’s not like they’re being paranoid – history’s shown us that when you’ve got too many candidates, things can get messy. And messy is the last thing the Democrats need right now. They’re already on edge, and the thought of a Republican sneaking in and stealing the show is keeping them up at night. It’s a ridiculous situation, but that’s what happens when you’ve got too many cooks in the kitchen.