California’s political elites have finally soured on the state’s bizarre “jungle primary,” which dictates that all candidates for an office are listed on the same ballot in the June primary and the top two finishers, regardless of party, then go on to the November general election.

The system was narrowly approved by voters in 2010 with the promise that it would strengthen moderate forces in both major parties.

It has done nothing of the sort, and also led to the endless confusion of voters.  In picking a governor, Californians will have to sort through 62 candidates.

But this year’s fractured field with a slew of Democrats on the ballot means the top-two vote getters in the June 2 primary could be a pair of Republicans, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, which would mean no Democrat on the November ballot. That looked more likely before Eric Swalwell dropped out, but Democrats are so terrified of this possible outcome, they may ditch the whole crazy scheme – which would be fine with us.