[Diddle E. Squat]

It is probably a very shrewd political move for Arnold, for this particular election. As for real impact on policy, just depends on if Buffett or Kudlow is more representative of his overall economic strategy. My hope is that this is more a marketing ploy, and perhaps an attempt to get a well-rounded cabinet of advisors(sorta the way Powell and Rumsfeld play off each other in Bush's WH). Will play very well to the moderates, independents, non-Kool Aid drinking Dems, Perot types, and the young/politically disinterested.

[Austin Willard Wright]

Freepers just want to believe and rationalize. Face it: there is every reason to believe that Arnold's first move (as has been the case with many GOP governors) will be to raise taxes. This is something that neither Davis, nor probably Bustamente, could do.

[GraniteStateConservative]

It's very possible that Buffet can suggest ways that California can be made more business-friendly. That's probably all that Arnold wants from him.

Politically, this just pushes Bustamante further and further in the corner. He hasn't been able to count on traditional Democrat groups and personalities.