So, Halloween in the Castro was pretty crazy, huh? I went home around 9 after eating at a local establishment. Aparently, 10 people were shot shortly thereafter. That puts a damper on your party.
Teasers: Arnold Schwarzenegger, polls, sexual harassment, Prop 90, a power struggle in the Assembly Minority, Richard Pombo attacks small businesses, Pg&e in Davis, and more!
CA-Gov: First of all, the final Field Poll (PDF) for the gov racecame out today. It shows Arnold leading by sixteen points(49-33). But folks, now is no time for despair. Listen, there are a lot of doors to be knocked, a lot of phones to call.
For some inspiration, see this GovPhil post. It's always more rewarding to win as an underdog.
Frank at CPR has some more inspiration, and takes heart from some of the numbers in the poll.
Steve Maviglio points out that Arnold is still under 50%. There is no statement in these polls, only mixed messages. Voters are not particuarly thrilled by either candidate. But when they actually understand how great Phil is on the issues they'll be more excited.
Let's not forget that Arnold is still a serial harasser of women. Uprising Radio hasn't forgotten.
Peter Schrag wonders who exactly will we get with Arnold, Term 2.
CA-AG: For a race that isn't particularly close, the AG race is getting pretty nasty.
Over at California Majority Report, they are reporting on rumors that Mike Villines of Fresno is trying to topple George Plescia as Assembky Minority Leader. Yikes, that man is extremely conservative.
In the San Jose mayoral race, the ethics charges are flying back and forth.
CA-11: Pombo was against burdensome regulations before he was for them. (Say No To Pombo)
Way too much money in the Controller's race. The opinion, my own. The facts, Ventura Star.
PG&E is pressing its case against public power in Davis. Hard. Very hard.
