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July 25, 2003

First Democrat announces intent to run

Audie Bock, who was the only Green Party member ever elected to the Legislature, plans to run for governor as a Democrat. That makes her the party's first semi-mainstream, politically experienced member to break ranks and join the recall fray. And she's not just doing it out of fear that Davis will lose. She wants Davis to lose. Here's the story from Bay City News in the Chronicle. Hat tip to Pathetic Earthlings. I don't think Bock's entry will spark the stampede some have been waiting for. But keep your eye on Kathleen Connell. She is still my bet to be the highest-ranking, or most recent high ranking, Democrat to jump in.