New Poll Shows Angelides Ahead of Schwarzenegger 46%-44%--Why Arnold’s Camp Has Much to Fear

Arnold is President George W. Bush. He used the sacred office of the Governor of California to campaign for Bush in Ohio. The margin of victory for Bush can be directly tied to Arnold's campaigning. If it wasn't for Arnold, Bush would have been defeated. Everything that vexes California, our poor economy, international destabilization, racial tensions, can be laid at Arnold's feet. It's time he took responsiblity for the damage he has caused.

Well, as it happens, this poll -- a totally automated poll done in one night -- is an "outlier."

Not only is it very much contradicted by the San Jose State public poll, it is thoroughly contradicted by private polls conducted for some of the most powerful public employee unions in the state.

That is why a rescue effort is about to be mounted for Phil Angelides.

Well, Bill, as I said--these polls bounce around. There is a range of opinion. Many of these polls are automated, and there's a whole discussion about whether they can control for the percent of hangups and other differences. Even phone polls, which most other polls are these days, have problems, and there has been a discussion of whether they are missing out on folks who have cell phones. In the olden days, there used to be door to door polls.

That all being said, Rasmussen has gotten some kudos nationally. This particular poll had a decent sampling of 500 Californians. It also can be looked at longitudinally with past polls they have done.

If the rescue effort you are talking about involves the rapid response team, Maviglio and Salazar that is only the beginning for Phil. That and other things I see in the campaign are only going to help him.

This is a fuild situation, which should give both of us plenty to write about on the horse race. I hope, as George Skelton recently commented on in the LA Times, that there is a big discussion of the important issues for the future of our state. I want to cover that as much as possible, though the polls are interesting and we have this fascination with them.

Arnold really seems to have turned the economy around. Over 600,000 new jobs created! This democrat will be voting for Arnold in November.

Frank, I hope you are right but I think it's way too early to tell. There have not been any situations where they've been in public conversation or dabate together since Phil won (of which I'm aware). Do you know of anything soon that we can look forward to?

I'm not sure why John (above) believes Arnold has done anything that has turned the economy around for the average person but clearly there are some Democrats who do.

The "bashing" will begin after Labor Day. Both sides have enough funds & funding potential to work the airwaves.

So, who will win? I predict our "terminator" for no other reason than what we have seen in CA. The CA Democratic party still believe that whomever carries the biggest sword wins. How small and self-serving.

Pablo:

What ARE you talking about? Just about everything you said is exactly the opposite of the truth.

"If it wasn't for Arnold, Bush would have been defeated? I can't stand Bush; but, Kerry would have been a nightmare. Good for Arnold if that is the case.

"Our poor economy"? Where are you? The economy is generally flying high. THANKS to Arnold for getting the Democratic Trial Lawyers off the public dole called Worker's Compensation. He has made the state a better place for "workers" to find jobs and earn a living. He stopped the hemoraghing of jobs from this state.

Having said all that I am thoroughly disgusted with the Governor. He WAS willing to tell the truth and fight for right. Now that he messed that up he is willing to grovel for votes no matter the principles. Unfortunately, once again the alternative, Phil Angelides, is a worse, he gets my vote like it or not.

Too bad the majority can't vote for "none of the above" and force new elections with new players when nobody decent is running.

Max Wagoner

To JE Schwartz: There is some haggling going on about the number of debates and the like, some of it in public. Non dates have been set yet and I haven't seen anything about any agreements or narrowing of positions. Angelides wants to have a number of debates and Arnold hasn't said anything lately about it--unless someone else knows.

Arnold has had only one debate since the recall election was called and he first ran for governor--and that was a free for all with a number of candidates. He refused to appear on the same stage with anyone taking an opposite position from him in the special election last year. Clearly he doesn't want direct debates and will try for as few as possible--maybe only one. What else can I say.

Usually these races don't start up until after Labor Day. So I get the feeling we ain't seen anything yet.

I have read Dan Walters articles for a number of years, and I trust his opionion on many issues. Mrs. Walters did a scupture of the late B.T. Collins, whom was my mentor, and gave me the opp. to live the american dream. His scupture rest in my living room, and it reminds me of this crazy political world. I guess I am what someone would term old school.

Mr. Dan Walters couldn't have said it better when he said, " Governers, can't goveren", something to that.
This is why all must continue to support this Gov., we will atlest have a chance to change a little. He needs more than two years to change California. So, with that said, and the believe in Dan's article, i would say, stay with ARNOLD, FOR FOUR(4) MORE YEARS OR AS I WOULD SAY " QUATRO (4) ANOS MAS".

WE HAVE ALL GOT TO START WORKING TOGEATER TO GET ANTHING DONE, WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO START FROM SQ. ONE AGAIN? WE JUST DID IT, NOW PEPLE ELECTED HIM, SO SHOW YOUR DAMN SUPPORT.

I am truly tired of all the fighting, just serve the people, they look to our leaders, for leadership, sometimes, i think its gone. Bye, mr.jrb@frontietnet.net

THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA WILL VOTE THIS GOVERNOR FOR A SECOND TERM.

1) He took over the State when it was a total mess, remember?

2) He has only been in office a mear two 1/2 years, I think we as good citizens support our gov, don't you.
He needs four more years in office to even begin to make the chances need, ie. Boating & Waterways, Parks & Rec., Fish & Game, who know where else. Question to ask is, "Do you all have water programs of any kind? we will find out obout the duplication of services. Government in many ways for a number of department seems to have turned into a Intitlement departments, with nothing to do but protect their own jobs.

You want more and More of this, than go ahead a elect the other person. I know nothing about either, but I will continue to support the present Governor because as time goes on he will educate himself and with the help of others that have lived the american dream,
this Gov. will learn and do the right thing.

3) He needs to make changes of State Government, the day after his victory. Prior to the self centered bureaucrats have a chance to make their moves, as can be explained if someone wants to know.

He is a strong leader, and his wife did a scupture of the late B.T. Collins whom was a good person and was one of the old school political guys when people were honest, which isn't the case theses days.

I have read Dan Walters articles for a number of years, and I trust his opionion on many issues. Mrs. Walters did a scupture of the late B.T. Collins, whom was my mentor, and gave me the opp. to live the american dream. His scupture rest in my living room, and it reminds me of this crazy political world. I guess I am what someone would term old school.

Mr. Dan Walters couldn't have said it better when he said, " Governers, can't goveren", something to that.
This is why all must continue to support this Gov., we will atlest have a chance to change a little. He needs more than two years to change California. So, with that said, and the believe in Dan's article, i would say, stay with ARNOLD, FOR FOUR(4) MORE YEARS OR AS I WOULD SAY " QUATRO (4) ANOS MAS".

WE HAVE ALL GOT TO START WORKING TOGEATER TO GET ANTHING DONE, WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO START FROM SQ. ONE AGAIN? WE JUST DID IT, NOW PEPLE ELECTED HIM, SO SHOW YOUR DAMN SUPPORT.

I am truly tired of all the fighting, just serve the people, they look to our leaders, for leadership, sometimes, i think its gone. Bye, mr.jrb@frontietnet.net

THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA WILL VOTE THIS GOVERNOR FOR A SECOND TERM.

1) He took over the State when it was a total mess, remember?

2) He has only been in office a mear two 1/2 years, I think we as good citizens support our gov, don't you.
He needs four more years in office to even begin to make the chances need, ie. Boating & Waterways, Parks & Rec., Fish & Game, who know where else. Question to ask is, "Do you all have water programs of any kind? we will find out obout the duplication of services. Government in many ways for a number of department seems to have turned into a Intitlement departments, with nothing to do but protect their own jobs.

You want more and More of this, than go ahead a elect the other person. I know nothing about either, but I will continue to support the present Governor because as time goes on he will educate himself and with the help of others that have lived the american dream,
this Gov. will learn and do the right thing.

3) He needs to make changes of State Government, the day after his victory. Prior to the self centered bureaucrats have a chance to make their moves, as can be explained if someone wants to know.

He is a strong leader, and his wife did a scupture of the late B.T. Collins whom was a good person and was one of the old school political guys when people were honest, which isn't the case theses days.

Dear Govener
When will the state stop charging sales tax on the groceries we buy at the grcery store?

Prices are high enough without sales added on.
To many people cant aford buy groceries and pay Medical bills. This would help people on fixed incomes and poor people would not use food stampes so much.
End of statement: John F. Michler

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