California Special Election 2005: Field Poll
Newly released California Field Poll results are out and the MSM are already beating up on the Governor and the ballot measures:
California voters oppose two of three controversial ballot measures Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is backing in a special November election, according to a Field Poll released on Wednesday.
The Republican governor recently called a special election to put his policy priorities to voters as ballot measures after failing to persuade the state’s Democratic-led Legislature to support them.
Why Did Schwarzenegger Fall So Far So Fast?
You have only to come to the Chinatown Health Center in San Francisco to get an earful about why Arnold Schwarzenegger has lost popularity.
A new Field Poll finds only 37% of the state’s registered voters approve of the governor’s performance, while 53% disapprove. That’s an 18% drop in the governor’s approval rating since February, and it makes Schwarzenegger one of the state’s least-like governors in recent history.
Martha Hawthorne, a public health nurse at the center, says the fall in fortune stems from Schwarzenegger’s choice of opponents.
“He’s chosen the wrong people to trash,” said Martha Hawthorne, a public health nurse. “He’s chosen nurses and teachers, who are the public workers most visible and most responsible for our immediate needs of our families in California.”
With polls showing tepid support for his performance and his agenda, a conciliatory Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger conceded Tuesday that he shares some of the blame for Californians’ discontent.
“I guarantee you that all of us in this building can share blame. All of us, including myself,” Schwarzenegger said at a Capitol event where he wanted to talk about the budget, but was peppered with questions about his lackluster poll numbers. “People make mistakes sometimes, and I think that we learn. These are very clear messages that we must work together. And so I am looking forward to that.”
Schwarzenegger’s comments came as the independent Field Poll found that about one in three Californians approve of his performance — sobering news for a governor accustomed to public adoration. Since embarking on a series of controversial government-overhaul efforts in January, the Republican governor’s numbers have plunged, even as he called a special election for Nov. 8.
Notice the Spin yet?
Notice the Made with a Union Label Commentary and the Democrat Talking Points!
Notice Arnold is an elitist and is picking on the little guy, notwithstanding California has major budgetary problems and just recently recalled a Governor who sold out to these special interests.
Protests Expected In Schwarzenegger Silicon Valley Appearance
The opinion polls are wayearly and there are more folks in California planning their vacations than contemplating a November off-year election.
The races for each initiative, except teacher tenure (which will win handily) will tighten, millions will be spent on ad campaigns and the Governor is already a winner.
Cross-Posted to The Bear Flag League Special Election Page