I understand your position. But neither Reagan nor Bush have had to deal with 2005 California. When the parental notification law didn't pass, it was a real eye-opener for me.
Oddball special elections like the one we just had (and the recall) rarely are predictors of how those initiatives/candidates would have fared in a normal election. Those who say Arnold miscalculated strategically and tactically by insisting on the special election for his initiatives are right.
Most, if not all of those initiatives will be back in one form or another. With the right placement and supporting campaign, several will pass.
Ditto that. This state continues its slide down the slippery slope.