Topic: Primary Election

A caller asks about the utility of voting given the perceived corruption of both major political parties. The hosts discuss the marginalization of Ron Paul in the GOP primary and suggest that the 2012 election is a "farce" designed to create a sense of futility. They posit that political candidates are often cousins or puppets of the same elite interests, specifically predicting a future presidency for Jeb Bush.

Republican candidate Mike Hanson challenges incumbent Margaret Gomez over the $90 million repair costs for the CJC. Hanson, a contractor, argues the budget is vastly mismanaged compared to the original $23 million construction vote. Gomez acknowledges some responsibility but claims lessons have been learned for her potential third term.