◼ The latest Public Policy Institute poll shows a race between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum within the margin of error in California. If that closeness is maintained until June, an evenly contested primary likely will bring even more voters to the polls. - Joel Fox/Fox&Hounds
As the battle for the Republican presidential nomination drags on through state after state, a number of commentators are suggesting that California’s primary scheduled for June 5 may help determine the party nominee. If that is so, Republican turnout should increase on election day. The potential upsurge in Republican voters could have a telling effect on both ballot measures and, perhaps, assembly and senate races.
