[Paradox]

This is due to the debate. Arnold, for all intents and purposes "won" the debate. It looks like, as I expected, expectations for Arnold were so low in the debate, that he ended up smelling like a rose even though he wasn't "great", he was more than good enough. I would expect the Dems, if they have it, to start releasing the real dirt now, if there is a time to be desparate, this is it.

[republicanwizard]

Maybe if both our candidates pull out the maximum support of their supporters, we can come close to 60% for the two Republicans. Talk about a repudiation of Davis.

[george wythe]

This is due to the debate. Arnold, for all intents and purposes "won" the debate. It looks like, as I expected, expectations for Arnold were so low in the debate, that he ended up smelling like a rose

Absolutely.

Did you see the press conference of Schwarzenegger after the debate?

I only saw a few moments, but he looked confident, mature, and in control.

Many people who had doubted his abilities were surprised at his performance at the debate and after the debate. . . not as polished as McClintock's but acceptable for a person who had been running for only a few weeks. He certainly did his homework.

His momentum took off from there.