Posted on 09/11/2005 9:45:35 AM PDT by SmithL
Has California's biggest political pitchman lost his punch?
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's folks say "no," but Democrats and unions are betting big money -- and votes -- that the onetime Hollywood he-man has turned into just another Sacramento girlie man.
The issue: his ability in the next several weeks to sell voters on his "reform" package.
The stakes: everything from extending teacher tenure and giving the governor increased budget clout to redrawing the state's spaghetti-like political lines.
The question: Do voters still believe Arnold?
According to polling by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California, it's a serious issue. Surveys show that Arnold's popularity among likely voters has dropped from 69 percent in October to 41 percent now.
Schwarzenegger's own polls show his favorable rating at 47 percent. But any way you read it, it's been a rough year for the actor-turned-governor.
Part of the fall can be attributed to the multimillion-dollar anti-Arnold TV ad campaign launched a few months back by the state's nurses, teachers, police and firefighters unions.
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At least the Governator put a stop to the gay marriage and drivers licences for illegals legislation.
In the press they sure do.
They've spent a LOT of money bashing Arnold since the day he came to office.
Not only that they show up everywhere he goes and make a big stink.
What I would give for ONE honest newz outlet to look in to the FUNDING of these left wing Unionists.
If Arnold loses, we all lose. He can go back to his good life and the rest of us can pound sand.
It's no accident that businesses and taxpayers are bailing out of CA by the drove.
Phillip Matier is clueless. He is also a commentator on a local TV show. After the state senate passed the gay marraige bill he was almost gleeful that this would put Arnold in a real hard spot, because of his weak poll numbers. He would have to sign the bill or risk further alienation from voters.
Within hours Arnold said he would veto the bill. So much for Matier's political analysis.
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