[newzjunkey]

You do understand that Arnold doesn't have to do anything. If he does not act for Tookie, Tookie dies as scheduled in under 25 hours. Speculation has been that he's running out the clock to avoid widespread rioting on Tookie's behalf.

I did not expect rioting but some officials have expressed concerns so it's anyone's guess what Arnold's hearing. This might be shrewd political public ploy to avoid anarchy on Tookie's behalf. Such folks may not want to tick off the governor who is supposed to be in deep soul-searching thought over clemency. This might be one instance where Arnold's image is a plus.

[teeman8r]

a mixed bag of irony... maria shriver-swartzenegger bought a large part in tookie's children stories to help promote his anti-gang dealings... now if arnold acts to save his life, there is a definite conflict of interest...

if tookie is executed, the stock in his existing portfolio goes up benefitting maria in the short term, but hindering a long term investment... oh the irony.

and yes, this is all speculation on my part... but that never stopped the LA times...

teeman