It's going to be a war of attrition, the union shot off some mighty big guns and spent big, it is a lot closer than even they expected it would be.
June '06 looms, and then the General in November.. the unions are going to be hard pressed to retain control as things deteriorate.
Arnold should do another special election befor June.
With better explanations of these measures, and outing the unions for the balled faced liars they were on point, I think these would have done even better.
If Schwarzenegger does come back, I'll bet you it will be all out war, and he'll mop the floor with them.
The media likes to think Schwarzenegger has been neutered. This guy is a phenom when his heart and soul is in it. I wouldn't count him out.
This state needs a champion. He's not my first choice by any means, but if he can turn things around via measures like these, he'll have done a fine thing.
Your logic about the deteriation in 2006 makes a lot of sense. It will be interesting to watch.