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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/997188/posts?page=14#14

Schwarzenegger Elected New Governor in California Recall
CNSNews.com ^ | 10/08/03 | Randy Hall
Arnold Schwarzenegger          Rep   1,381,287   49.2 %
  Cruz M. Bustamante             Dem     885,956   31.6 %

...Even though many analysts had predicted the outcome would be close...

 

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And Bustamonte was their best hope of retaining the seat? :-D