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BTW, what backlash happened when Grey Davis was told to STAY AWAY by the Bishop in Sacramento? That 'backlash' propelled Arnold into office, no?

No. Arnold propelled Arnold into office.

On November 15, 1989 the late Bishop Leo T. Maher faxed a communiqué to Democratic Assemblyman Lucy Killea, informing her that she would be denied Holy Communion because of the openly "pro-choice" stance she had taken in her race against Republican Assemblywoman Carol Bentley for the 39th Senate District Seat. Pro-abortion forces rallied behind Killea, portraying her as a martyr for the cause of choice and the media predicted a landslide victory. Three weeks later, Killea won by 2,364 votes (51%).

Source.

58 posted on 04/26/2004 7:33:06 PM PDT by sinkspur (Adopt a dog or a cat from an animal shelter! It will save one life, and may save two.)

Cute Deacon, dishonest, but cute.

You neglected the REST of the story:

"Forgotten are the facts that Killea's win was no landslide, she outspent her opponent nearly three-to-one, and the college of bishops showed little collegiality toward Bishop Maher at the time."

63 posted on 04/26/2004 7:35:33 PM PDT by narses (If you want ON or OFF my Catholic Ping List email me. +)

Three weeks later, Killea won by 2,364 votes (51%).

In California, a pro-choice politician wins by 2%, and that proves something?

130 posted on 04/26/2004 9:04:44 PM PDT by gogeo (Short and non offensive)

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