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California Election 2006 Watch: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Lead Grows in Polls

July 7, 2006 /

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger pictured here in June 2006 in Antioch, California. Schwarzenegger extended his lead over his Democratic challenger in November state elections in the latest opinion poll.

AFP: Schwarzenegger’s lead grows ahead of November vote

California’s Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger extended his lead over his Democratic challenger in November state elections in the latest opinion poll.

The former movie star moved further ahead of State Treasurer Phil Angelides — who won the Democratic nomination for governor in March — with a 44 percent to 37 percent lead in the Survey and Policy Research Institute’s June 26-30 poll.

That was up from a 40 percent to 37 percent margin in March. The survey attributed Schwarzenegger’s surge to his decision to send California national guard troops to the Mexican border in the fight against illegal immigrants, as well as the adoption of a compromise state budget.

The Governator will cruise to re-election. Why?

1. The California economy is good. The California coffers are flush with tax money and the structural budget deficit is being paid down.

2. The Governor was out in front of a need for California infrastructure improvements that are sadly and immediately needed.

3. The Democrats nominated a poor candidate against Schwarzenegger. California Treasurer Phil Angelides is too left wing, supports tax increases and looks like a GEEK on television.

The conservative wing of the GOP will make nice with Arnold for the Fall and help re-elect him. However, they will keep him honest to conservative ideals.

Unless Schwarzenegger makes a gaff, it will be smooth sailing for re-electing the Governor.

Stay tuned……

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