Schwarzenegger won't shy from confrontation

Re: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-06-09-Schwarzenegger-cover_x.htm

As a "Schwarzenegger Republican" I could not resist posting the above article that ran in USA Today. The article relates to this class because it is a prime example of how various types of media create a "frenzy" over polling numbers. The media loves a horse race during an election, and in California a special election will take place in November. Blogs in California are keeping busy with the special election approaching.

Several new media outlets, such as blogs and the internet, have utilized their ability to take readers directly to the Secretary of State's web site to read about the propositions on the ballot. This form of internet education is key because it allows voters to read the ballot measure before it goes to the public. Many people do not see the actual ballot language until they get into the ballot box. With the internet, voters can now log into the Secretary of State's web site and read the language and even read editorials on the propositions. This is a great function of the internet.

Blogs are keeping pace with the multi-million dollar advertising campaign by posting on partisan web sites. The labor unions are especially utilizing blogs to reach out to voters.

General comment below:

What I really wanted to point out is the fact that Schwarzenegger is staying on message about the reason he is serving as Governor and why the people of California elected him in a special election, "To serve the people of California and make necessary reforms to clean up California government." That is exactly what he wants to accomplish with the special election in November and the reforms being placed on the ballot, such as the redistricting reform ( having an independent board of judges choose district boundaries) is exactly what is needed in California. While Schwarzenegger's approval rating has taken a dive, so has the Legislature's approval rating - as a matter of fact, the California Legislature has had a horrible approval rating that has yet to rise above 35%. So, the problem is not Schwarzenegger's reforms, but the Legislature's way of doing business. Did you know that legislators in Sacramento, CA make $100,000 + a year in salary? I am afraid many legislators view their position as a career, not as a public servant - which is how Schwarzenegger views his post as Governor!