Election Day: early returns

   Pundits predicted a light turnout and, by gazing at various polling places, they are correct.   Generally speaking, the American voter is somewhat complacent in June, the month of primaries and party face offs.  It's also a time when local tax districts attempt to float a bond, or a parcel tax, or increase a pay package for a local pol.
     Californians are even more reluctant to vote because the Democratic Party appears to be unbeatable.  Everywhere.  Some Republican hopefuls could not even qualify for the ballot-not enough signatures of supporters. Now that's embarassing.  Maybe there's some hope.  Two Republicans: John Donnelly and Neal Kashkari are vying for the Republican nomination.  Donnelly appears to shoot from the mouth first, while Karshkari is more moderate and studied in his approach.  He could light up a following if California's unemployment rate(8.5%) continues to remain hhigher than most other states.
   El Dorado county has little wiggle room over it's budget and has not asked much of voters at election time.   More eyes are looking toward November's election.