The attorney general is called upon to enforce the laws of California in a fair and balanced way and avoid becoming captive to any narrow interest.
On this score, my Republican opponent, Fresno Senator Charles Poochigian, fails any reasonable test. He slavishly adheres to the extreme agenda of those who:
- Oppose a woman’s right to choose—even in cases of rape and incest,
- Oppose legislation in support of stem cell research,
- Oppose key conservation and renewable energy measures, including California’s landmark global warming legislation,
- Oppose recently enacted restrictions on the dangerous 50 caliber assault rifle.
This puts him far to the right of Governor Schwarzenegger.
Against this fringe political candidate, I offer a candidacy of independence and common sense. Specifically, I pledge:
- To defend California’s laws against legal attacks on stem cell research and a woman’s right to choose.
- To protect the environment and promote conservation and renewable energy in the face of continuing assaults on California laws.
- To work with prosecutors, police and sheriffs to ensure that they have the best available technology to combat crime.
- To vigorously discharge all the responsibilities of the attorney general’s office to enforce California laws, including the death penalty.
I would welcome your active support.