What people fail to realize is that more Democrats voted for Arnold than Republicans. With mega-media blitzes promoting initiatives, and the absence of "truth in advertising" for political campaigns, almost anything can be pushed at the ballot box. And because Arnold has an (R) next to his name, many Republicans follow, thinking every proposal must be a good thing not taking the time to critically analyze the issues.
Schwarzenegger Gets Top Score on Governors Report Card
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger earned the highest score on the Cato Institute’s seventh biennial fiscal policy report card released today. The report card grades 42 governors on 15 objective fiscal measures, and shows that states that keep tax rates low and restrain spending growth have the best economic performance and long term fiscal health.