I doubt they will. even though all the evidence is there and plain to see Cali is a bit too liberal in the use of death penalty.
As you said all those people on Calis death row and not one has had the switch thrown. Part of it is the appeals process but the other part is that its political suicide to toss the switch multiple times under your watch and show approval.
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