Free Republic

CENTURY CITY - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pumped up the faithful Sunday at the state Republican Convention in Century City, sounding familiar campaign themes on taxes, immigration and education in a keynote speech. The governor took center stage as the music of "Life Is A Highway" blared and attendees chanted "four more years!" Outside the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza ballroom, where the convention was held, campaign reform and anti-illegal immigration activists protested the governor's appearance. Meantime, his Democratic opponent, Treasurer Phil Angelides, said Schwarzenegger was distorting his record and trying to scare the voters. Schwarzenegger told delegates that November's gubernatorial election...