Desperation sets in

The Angelides campaign is trying to ratchet up years-old character complaints against Schwarzenegger in order to regain some electoral traction. Without the benefit of any new disclosures, however, this seems unlikely to go anywhere. Background Sacramento Bee story, Sacramento Bee story on Angelides' negative comments on talk radio (bonus quotation: You're not going to get me to make out with anyone)

"Angelides Under a Bus"

The LA Times critiques Democratic leaders such as Fabian Nunez and Don Perata for their tepid support for Phil Angelides, and their photo-op moments with Schwarzenegger. The Times also argues that this behavior is threatening down-ticket Democrats in increasingly competitive races. Of course, the irony here is that down-ticket Democrats in question are themselves moving away from Angelides as fast as possible, publicly rejecting some of his messages. And then, of course, one should keep in mind that the Times itself did functionally the same thing by endorsing Arnold and then endorsing Lockyer, Brown, and Garamendi. (Yes, they endorsed Republican Steve Poizner, but Cruz Bustamante's precense in the race makes that a special case) Full story
Capitol Weekly follows up on this theme by exploring whether or not Schwarzenegger has coattails

Education a non-issue on the campaign trail

Staff write Howard Blum argues in the Los Angeles Times that Schwarzenegger's record on education has helped him weather attacks from the California Teachers Association and Angelides on the issue. Full story

Bonnie Garcia, Arnold in the press again

This time, Garcia has garnered attention for allegedly saying that she would not kick the Governor out of her bed which addressing an economics class atLa Quinata High School. AP via Monterey County Herald

"Arnold Schwarzenegger is a leader that s right for California, right now"

San Gabriel Valley Tribune editorial

Schwarzenegger pushes cooperation on emissions markets

Governor Schwarzenegger visited New York to discuss implementation of California's global warming law. In particular, the Governor is interested in merging the to-be-created Califorina trading system with a similar project being launched in the Northeast under the leadership of NY Governor Pataki. Full SF Chronicle story

"One bipartisan leader"

The Sacramento Bee joined the LA Times in endorsing Schwarzenegger's re-election. Although the Bee pronounces itself sympathetic to Angelides' ideals and his forthrightness on future budget difficulties, it deams his inability to reach the public directly or build supporting coalitions a fatal weakness in a state with many diverging interests. Full editorial