Arnold Schwarzenegger. Samson shorn?

The Economist ^ | Sept. 29, 2005 | The Economist

[FairOpinion]

The prospect of a disastrous special election—and a rival from Tinseltown

IS THE Gubernator about to suffer political humiliation? On November 8th, California's voters will be summoned to a special election—and, if the opinion polls are right, they will rebuff most, if not all, of the ballot initiatives Arnold Schwarzenegger deems essential for his “year of reform”.

Mr Schwarzenegger launched his campaign in January as an admirably bold bid to fix California's budgeting system. This is a mess thanks to two things: spending increases mandated by the voters; and a legislative stalemate between a Democratic majority that wants to protect public programmes and a blocking Republican minority that refuses to raise taxes.

[FairOpinion]

California needs our support -- anyone who is voting against the above key propositions, just because Arnold supports them (AND McClintock as well), is cutting off their nose to spite their face.

[claudiustg]

Hopeless.

[BenLurkin]

He should have concentrated on the redistricting reform. Everything else would have followed.

His biggest mistake was in trying to yank the rug out from civil service pensions before Republicans had enough votes in the state legislature.

Guess his advisers never told him about the "rice bowl" aspect of politics.

[NormsRevenge]

I'll be hitting the old Mute button a lot the next few weeks...on my TV, that IS. ;-)

Polls are a tool used to build public opinion, imo, not capable of truly reflecting the majority of people's on every issue.

It's ain't over 'til the Fat Lady sings.

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[FairOpinion]

I agree -- the only polls that count are on Nov. 8th.

I am glad that McClintock is supporting the reform package.


CA: McClintock's gold - Editorial: State senator sees success for reform package

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1492948/posts

[NormsRevenge]

He's a team player,, he may not scores TDs like some but he sees the near-term and long-term goals to be achieved and works toward that end.

I'm still undecided on a few , my self.

[GVnana]

It took me a long time to come around on Prop 77, (the rest are no-brainers IMHO) but I'll be voting yes.