Posted on 10/29/2006 10:14:07 AM PST by SmithL
Democratic candidate Phil Angelides was shocked to discover earlier this year that his 17-year old daughter, Arianna, had a listing on MySpace.com -- a social Web site all the rage among teens.
It told a story a dad could be proud of: full of heartfelt praise ("he's pretty fly for a white guy") and starring an affectionate family photo of Angelides, exuberantly hugging his daughter at a father-daughter dance.
Though the snapshot of the two-term state treasurer was a charming, unscripted moment that might have softened the profile of usually staid Angelides, the public will never see it: The candidate resolutely refused a newspaper permission to use it. Then the daughter's Web site was privatized and "scrubbed" of the photo to ensure that it would not be accessed again.
For Angelides, who is in an uphill battle with Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the story underscores a persistent challenge for his campaign: In the nation's most populous state, and after pursuing the state's top job for more than a year, Angelides remains a blank slate to many California voters.
. . . They praised Angelides as a strong supporter of a woman's right to choose; a supporter of same-sex marriage, driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants and universal health care. They say he would be a governor who would "fully fund" education and be a "true environmentalist.''
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
sounds like an episode of Fantasy Island.
Sorry Carla, the slate's not that blank. We know more than enough.
("he's pretty fly for a white guy")
Racist
Last I heard he was 18 points behind.
More wishful thinking by the MSM.
In this case I guess it's obvious.
Yeah, and if wishes were horses I'd own a ranch..
This is why conservatives, Republicans, moderates, anyone with any sense needs to get out and vote for Arnold to defeat Angelides with a huge margin, to send a message that we reject what Angelides stands for. Remember, the overwhelmingly Dem Legislature will keep passing these bills and Angelides would sign them, while Arnold has been vetoing them as they came up and will continue to do so.
Coat tails Arnold, when you kick this girlie mans ass we want a lot of repubs to ride into office on your coat tails.
"Angelides: Wants to finish strong and score election upset"
Yes, and residents of a certain very hot place want ice water.
Angelides: The suppository in the rear of the DNC.
and I'd like to move in with Jennifer Aniston at her beach front home and watch her walk around all day in her jean short shorts
preferably without Vince Vaughn being there
Crosslink: Winning over the voters is a question of good timing
I wish the Liberals and the NEA will just tell how much is enough.
Over 50% of the State budget is already mandated for "education".
What do they want? 100%.
this guys is certifiable or on drugs!!!!!
but i guess like the lottery....a $1 and a dream!!!!
Then, when he had sanitized it, he called his friend Carla Marinucci at the SF Chronicle and said, "Hey, Carla, my campaign is tanking! How about running this cute story about my daughter's web site?"
And I want to hear a news report that the Austrian fled back to Graz on Jan 15, 2007, but we are both going to be disappointed.
Exactly !
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