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To: LindyBill who wrote (11970)	10/13/2003 12:47:00 AM
From: FaultLine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793670

Arnold got away with it because a lot of voters in California think like most of us here on the right. Not exactly, Bill. Sure there were plenty like that that provided the bulk of his votes, but the margin of difference for Arnold was the group who wanted Davis out and couldn't stomach Bustamonte. Arnold was centrist enough, and famous enough, to get these folks' vote. I'm OK with Arnold. In fact, I'm curious to see how this is going to work out. IMO balancing the budget will not be as easy as Arnold has indicated -- I think a train wreck is possible. :o/ --fl@we'llsee.com

To: LindyBill who wrote (11970)	10/13/2003 1:56:22 AM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793670

Arnold got away with it because a lot of voters in California think like most of us here on the right. True to a certain extent. Where I am (SF Bay Area), I'm an endangered species. And I'd agree with fl that there still may be a disastrous train wreck ahead in spite of Arnold's best efforts. Lots of spending requirements have been stuffed into the state constitution via initiative, reducing flexibility, and he has to deal with a Democratic legislature that so far has demonstrated the self control of a 3-year-old in a temper tantrum.