California Recall Daily Thread (9/29/2003) 8 Days To Go

In just 8 days the people of California will choose a Governor and as a result set a course that will affect the future of the state and our country in profound ways. This thread has been created to keep us all informed of the important developments.

I invite you to post all the major recall stories here or if it has already been posted, then add links to these posts. We welcome discussions of the candidates, the issues, campaign strategy, the polls, etc. Please be civil in your comments.

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Ray Haynes Endorses the Recall

Email message from CA Assembly District 66 | September 29, 2003 | Ray Haynes
Posted on 09/29/2003 5:30 PM PDT by LaraCroft

To my fellow conservatives:

By now you may have heard that I have endorsed Arnold Schwarzenegger for Governor. I have received a variety of responses to that decision, some good, and some bad. I understand them all, and I believe each of you need to know the reason I made this decision. It was not lightly made, and the result of a lot of discussion, thought and prayer. I take my role as a conservative in the legislature seriously, and my endorsement means something to me. I don't give it away lightly, and I do so only when I believe it promotes the causes in which we all believe. I believe this endorsement is true to those principles....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991842/posts

My appology to America for Arianna Huffington being Greek

9-29-03 | Dinokr
Posted on 09/29/2003 6:35 PM PDT by dinok

As a Greek American, I would like to take this time to apologize to America for the woman who calls herself Arianna Huffington. There are not that many of us Greeks in the United States. Yes we are a true minority, yet we refuse to act like one. Most of us have had humble beginnings and take pride in our accomplishments through hard work and tenacity. Most non-Greeks know little of us. One may think that Greeks exclusively work at diners and…well…just diners. Actually many of us are doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers, teachers, auto-mechanics, plumbers, electricians, housewives, politicians and stockbrokers. While most of us are obscure in our excellence, some of us have achieved fame and fortune. The late Elia Kazan was one of America’s greatest playwrights. George Tenant, the CIA boss is of Greek descent, and so is William Pagonis, the general who was in charge of logistics during Dessert Storm. I will not bore you with others…trust me…there are many. Enter Arianna Huffington, the ex wife of petroleum industry owner and former politician. This former republican, turned hag during the famous California debate, Arianna has become anti-republican and how can we forget…anti-SUV!!! When asked why she takes trips on private jets, her answer is “they were going there anyway.” I rest my case…a Menza member she will never be....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991877/posts

Gray Davis renews debate challenge [Desperation Alert]

CNN ^ | 9-29 | CNN
Posted on 09/29/2003 6:40 PM PDT by ambrose

Schwarzenegger snags key GOP endorsement

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) --With the latest poll numbers showing his chances of political survival fading, Gov. Gray Davis renewed his debate challenge to Arnold Schwarzenegger Monday, saying the action film star "seems to be the one on the run." ....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991882/posts

KCBS 2 Video: Crowd Gathers in Downtown LA to Rally Against Prop 54

KCBS 2 ^ | 09-30-03 | Sara Asavedo (sp?), Special Events Reporter
Posted on 09/29/2003 6:19 PM PDT by Alia

The link will allow you to watch a news segment from the LA area. We note the "huge" anti-54 rally that warranted dispatching a special event reporter and we applaud the very able and dedicated 54 spokesperson, Richard St Andrew for making himself available at a moment's notice on Sunday afternoon....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991873/posts

Former governor now invisible in campaign (Wilson the TaXer)

Sac Bee ^ | 9/29/03 | Dan Smith w/The Buzz
Posted on 09/29/2003 6:44 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

For a man who helped launch the Arnold Schwarzenegger campaign with such gusto and is serving as his co-chairman, former Gov. Pete Wilson certainly has made himself scarce of late.

Wilson, who shared his campaign brain trust and many of his policy positions with Schwarzenegger, came out of the box strong in the days following the film star's candidacy announcement seven weeks ago. He happily appeared on national talk shows on Schwarzenegger's behalf.

But he pointed out that Schwarzenegger probably voted for Wilson's controversial Proposition 187 in 1994, a fact the actor's campaign later confirmed.

Since then, Wilson sightings have been rare....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991885/posts

Schwarzenegger Terminates Support ("right-wing crazy" used to be a vocal Arnold supporter)

National Review ^ | 9/29/03 | Glynn Custred
Posted on 09/29/2003 7:07 PM PDT by truthandlife

While in Austria this summer I was repeatedly asked whether I, as a Californian, would vote for their favorite son Arnold Schwarzenegger for governor. My answer was always an unqualified "Yes." Schwarzenegger comes from humble origins. He traveled to the United States with no resources other than muscles, a sharp mind, and ambition. He worked his way up from bodybuilder to actor to director and producer, wisely managing his earned fortune by virtue of his talent and hard work....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991896/posts

Developer and environmental scofflaw gives big to Schwarzenegger

AP ^ | 9-29 | AP
Posted on 09/29/2003 7:28 PM PDT by ambrose

By TOM CHORNEAU
Associated Press Writer
SACRAMENTO --

A Montana-based development firm with a history of environmental violations has donated $100,000 to the campaign of Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has touted his support of environmental causes as he runs to replace Gov. Gray Davis....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991912/posts

The Poll Truth: The Facts Behind Poll Fluctuations [LA Times Poll out on Wednesday]

NBC4 ^ | 9-29 | NBC4
Posted on 09/29/2003 7:32 PM PDT by ambrose

Timing, Definitions Could Explain Range In Poll Numbers
POSTED: 5:29 p.m. PDT September 29, 2003
UPDATED: 6:08 p.m. PDT September 29, 2003
LOS ANGELES --

Why do the results of polls vary so widely? Channel 4's Investigator Joel Grover tracks down an explanation.
Frank Newport, the head of the Gallup Poll, was in the hot seat on Monday, trying to explain his organization's latest poll.

The head of the organization said, "We're happy to stand behind our data... What we're offering is a snapshot."

That snapshot shows Arnold Schwarzenegger surging ahead of Cruz Bustamante....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991914/posts

Bad News: Davis has 400+ bills sitting on his desk he can sign even after he is recalled.

California Recall Daily Thread: Up To The Minute News ^ ^ | 9.29.2003 | DoctorZin
Posted on 09/29/2003 7:26 PM PDT by DoctorZIn

On KFI this evening the hosts of the John & Ken show said that Gray Davis is sitting on over 400 bills.

They claim that he can sign these bills even after he is recalled. I believe they said he had 28 days after the election to sign these bills and make them law.

Can someone verify this?

If true, this is bad news for California....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991910/posts

Schwarzenegger's stand on gay rights puts him in middle of road [Mapplethorpe pic 4sale on ebay]

AP ^ | 9-29 | AP
Posted on 09/29/2003 7:36 PM PDT by ambrose

By LISA LEFF
Associated Press Writer
SAN FRANCISCO --

Of all the issues that separate Arnold Schwarzenegger from his conservative rival, Sen. Tom McClintock, few are as stark as the actor-turned-candidate's tolerant attitude toward gay rights....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991916/posts

KERO Goes One-On-One With Schwarzenegger [Arnold discusses how he'll fix deficit]

BakersfieldChannel.com ^ | 9-29-03 | BakersfieldChannel.com
Posted on 09/29/2003 7:42 PM PDT by ambrose

POSTED: 6:21 PM PDT September 29, 2003 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- The latest CNN poll shows, if the recall election were today, Arnold Schwarzenegger would win.

Schwarzenegger visited Bakersfield Monday afternoon for a fund-raiser at Seven Oaks Country Club. Channel 23 reporter Emily Valdez sat down with the leading recall candidate and got some answers that may not have been made clear during the recent debate.

On his last-minute tour of California, Schwarzenegger discussed how he will get the state out of its monstrous deficit.

"We have to go step-by-step," Schwarzenegger said.

Schwarzenegger leads the latest poll with 40 percent. If the latest poll is correct, Schwarzenegger could take the governor's seat even if Sen. Tom McClintock stayed in the race, KERO reported....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991917/posts

McClintock Dropped Out Of Campaign In '80s (Left Race When Opponent With Name Recognition Entered)

NBC San Diego ^ | 9/29/03
Posted on 09/29/2003 8:20 PM PDT by South40

LOS ANGELES -- Republican recall-election gubernatorial candidate Tom McClintock bowed out of a political campaign 17 years ago and lived to regret it, which may be one reason he is so loathe to concede the Republican gubernatorial recall race to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

State Sen. McClintock was the youngest member of the California Assembly in 1986 when he launched a run to succeed former Rep. Bobbi Fiedler, R-Northridge. McClintock knew if he won the GOP primary in the heavily Republican district, the position was most likely his.

McClintock dropped out of the race, however, after comedian Bob Hope's son jumped in. McClintock figured that he couldn't overcome the financial and name-recognition advantages that Tony Hope had.

Little-known Simi Valley Mayor Elton Gallegly stayed in the race, upset Hope in the primary and went on to win the general election. He's been the district's congressman ever since.

"I think that race left a bitter taste in his mouth," former McClintock aide Eric Rose said recently....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991934/posts

Poll Shows Awareness of Ratio (RN-Patient)Law Makes Voters Less Likely to Vote to Recall Gov. Davis

releases.usnewswire.com ^
Posted on 09/29/2003 9:07 PM PDT by chance33_98

New Era in Patient Safety - RN-Patient Ratios Now Final; Poll Shows Awareness of Ratio Law Makes Voters Less Likely to Vote to Recall Gov. Davis

9/29/03 7:46:00 PM

To: National and State desks, Health reporter

Contact: Charles Idelson of the California Nurses Association, 510-273-2246 or 415-559-8991 (pager); or Donna Gerber, 916-919-1226

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- California's historic RN-to-patient ratio law is now final, following sign off by the last state agency completed late Friday, which kicks off a new era in patient safety, the California Nurses Association (CNA), which sponsored the landmark law, said today....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991950/posts

Ad Campaign Calls on Cardinal Mahony, Bishops to Address 'Unholy Trinity'-Arnold/Davis/Bustamante

releases.usnewswire.com ^
Posted on 09/29/2003 9:15 PM PDT by chance33_98

New ALL Ad Campaign Calls on Cardinal Mahony, Bishops to Address 'Unholy Trinity' - Schwarzenegger, Davis and Bustamante

9/29/03 1:23:00 PM

To: Assignment Desk, Political and Media reporters

Contact: Joe Giganti of American Life League, 703-928-9695, e-mail: jgiganti@all.org

News Advisory:

American Life League's Crusade for the Defense of Our Catholic Church, along with several other California-based pro-life groups, will host a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, Regency F Room at 10:30 a.m. to unveil its newest ad: California's Unholy Trinity....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991956/posts

Calif. GOP Leaders Back Schwarzenegger in Recall

Reuters ^ | 9/29/03 | Dan Whitcomb and Gina Keating
Posted on 09/29/2003 7:21 PM PDT by kattracks

Mon September 29, 2003 08:19 PM ET

By Dan Whitcomb and Gina Keating

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Arnold Schwarzenegger picked up an unprecedented endorsement in California's recall election from leaders of the state Republican Party on Monday as Gov. Gray Davis tried to regain momentum eight days before the Oct. 7 vote....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991908/posts

Governor Davis Urged to Sign Senate Bill 2 Before Recall Election

releases.usnewswire.com ^
Posted on 09/29/2003 9:35 PM PDT by chance33_98

9/29/03 1:51:00 PM

To: State Desk

Contact: Jerry Flanagan of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, 415-633-1320

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Governor Gray Davis has yet to sign legislation on his desk that would provide health care benefits for nearly 1 million working Californians who do not have access to care....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991965/posts

Republicans rally to Schwarzenegger

Washington Times ^ | 9/30/03 | James G. Lakely
Posted on 09/29/2003 9:35 PM PDT by kattracks

The board of directors of the California Republican Party last night joined the growing list of influential state party organizations to support actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Oct. 7 recall election of Gov. Gray Davis....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/991966/posts

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