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I don't think it's fair to conclude (although certainly it is fair to worry) that Arnold's recent broad statements convey his intent to increase state government outlays. He may simply refer to a better allocation of what already is being spent.

It's almost an academic dispute, though, if he wins, because as a practical matter state spending CANNOT increase substantially (overall) next year. Not without tax hikes -- and there is no way Arnold is going to go for that, esp. after his talk about stopping, and reversing, the "job drain" (my term) to which Davis and his leftist Legislature have subjected the once-Golden state.

The only positive thing that could happen from an Arnold governorship is the prospect of an improving business environment. The problem is that he supports and promotes the very things that have turned it into an unfriendly state for businesses.

Not to mention that he is going to have to deal with the California legislature. They will not be interested in the least in helping him in any respect with regardes to those issues. Especially if he does try to scale back the workmans comp program. No way they will go for that. And I suspect that the California population will not get behind Arnold to an extent that the legislature will be forced to act. Gridlock will be massive.

Though Gridlock is a good thing.