California: Columnist throws cold water on talk of San Diego Mayor Recall

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, who was elected in November, is facing talk of a recall. Filner came in second in the original race and triumphed in the run-off. He is also only the second Democratic mayor in San Diego since 1971. The article notes that petitioners would need 101,596 valid signatures (15% of turnout) to get on the ballot.