Published: Sep 7, 2005 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A majority of California voters say they aren't inclined to re-elect Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Posted on 09/07/2005 8:23:47 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
Poll: Most Voters Not Inclined to Re-Elect Schwarzenegger
Published: Sep 7, 2005 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A majority of California voters say they aren't inclined to re-elect Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, according to a poll released Wednesday.
If the election were held today, the celebrity governor would face a close contest with two little-known Democrats hoping to challenge him in 2006.
The nonpartisan Field Poll found that just 36 percent of voters would support Schwarzenegger, while 56 percent would not. In February, those numbers were almost reversed, with 56 percent saying they were in favor of returning the Republican governor for a second term.
Schwarzenegger has not yet announced plans to seek re-election next year, but he has hinted in recent weeks that he intends to do so soon.
His job approval has dropped substantially over several ballot measures to be decided this November that are aimed at changing the way government operates but are strongly opposed by Democrat-leaning labor unions.
Schwarzenegger won the state's historic 2003 recall election by winning a substantial minority of Democratic and Hispanic voters. The Field Poll found that 82 percent of Democrats and 82 percent of Hispanics aren't inclined to give Schwarzenegger a second term.
Two Democrats have announced plans to run for governor next year - Treasurer Phil Angelides and Controller Steve Westly. The survey found that Schwarzenegger was running neck and neck in matchups with both, even though most voters said they don't know much about either man.
Separately, the poll found that 52 percent of voters want to re-elect Sen. Dianne Feinstein while 38 percent do not. So far, only one Republican - businessman Bill Mundell - has indicated he might challenge Feinstein.
The survey found that in a head-to-head matchup, Feinstein beat Mundell, 56 percent to 30 percent.
The poll of 891 registered voters was taken Aug. 19-29 and had a sampling error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
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AP-ES-09-07-05 1049EDT
I'll chime in from Ohio.
You guys in CA should have elected Tom McClintock!
I seriously doubt that in reality. What would the alternative be? Another radical liberal Davis in the form of Bustamonte, or another radical LaRaza-supporting Mexican? Just what California needs...
Too true.
While Arnold has a low approval rating, it is still higher then the congress, both the house and senate. Sacramento has created a huge us vs them environment here on the gold coast.
Maybe Carl Weathers will run for governor of Louisiana.
Heh. I've been saying that since 2003.
The People's Republic of Mexifornia is a disgrace.
Arnold is hurting. Looks like only the hard core lefties support the reelection of the liberal Govinator. At least that's my take.
"What would the alternative be?"
It will be state bankruptcy. I lived in CA for 5 years. The propositions that they place on the ballots are ridiculous. They basically ask if the voter would like a new state service. They never say "Would you want this if it meant a significant increases in your taxes or a cut in other services?"
The level of taxes and fees in that state are out of control. And with all of the mandatory spending will not result in a happy ending.
I don't know much about California politics..all I need to see is on the byline of the article..AP, San Francisco...did anyone expect this poll to have a different outcome?
Well, the guy who played the predator (Kevin Peter Hall) is dead, so you know he's been voting Democrat since 1991.
wrong. Arnold is amazing. For conservatives, the lower your poll ratings are the more free market...anti government you are. Congratulations to you, Arnold for royally pissing off liberals. That means you are doing your job!
Did I recall the Field Poll said that Bustamante would win running away in the last election? If Arnold signs that gay marraige bill, he WILL not get re-elected. I don't recall that Field poll being non-partisan at all.
Eh, I think that Arnold is doing a great job for conservatives out in California. Think about it, he's strong on the one issue that is hurting that state the most: Illegal Immigration. If I were living in Cali, I'd vote for him again.
You're saying that like it's a recent phenomenon. California's been a regional, national and international joke for decades. We're only getting to the punchline now...
No credit to the AP, but the numbers sounds pretty much accurate for the mood here in CA.
The level of taxes and fees in that state are out of control. And with all of the mandatory spending will not result in a happy ending.
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To say the least.
If he doesn't veto the homosexual marriage bill, his political aspirations will probably end here.
Like passing more anti-Second Amendment laws. Yeah, that really "helps," alright.
Think about it, he's strong on the one issue that is hurting that state the most: Illegal Immigration.
Nonsense. Bill Richardson (a Democrat) has actually done more than Ahhnold. All that Team Arnold has done is pay lip service to the issue and say they'll "consider" this or that. But our border is still as porous and 187 is still dead as a doornail thanks to neglect from the Country Club pubbies.
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