- Another Republican strategist, Dan Schnur, said by jettisoning the pension plan, Schwarzenegger has actually strengthened his hand for a special election. That's because the pension measure was the most unpopular and most able to unify Democratic groups against him.
"By clearing it out of the way, the chances of passage of all of the rest greatly improve," Schnur said.
With this victory, the union goons will now have more money to pool to thwart the other initiative proposals such as changing teacher tenure and the other one on receiving permission before dues can be spent on political activities. Anything left over can be funnelled to stop redistricting.
The unions have found a weak spot on Arnold and they have him running with his tail between his legs. No guts, no glory.
