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Stanley “Tookie” Williams Watch: California Governor Schwarzenegger MULLS Clemency
In this photo provided by the Williams’ family, Stanley Tookie Williams poses in an undated file photo, at age 29 in the exercise yard at San Quentin, Calif. Prison. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday, Nov. 25, 2005 that he would consider granting clemency to Crips co-founder and convicted murderer Stanley Tookie Williams. (AP Photo/Courtesty of Williams.The ASSociated Press has Schwarzenegger Mulls Clemency for Williams
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday that he would consider granting clemency to Crips co-founder and convicted murderer Stanley Tookie Williams.
After a private hearing with Williams’ lawyers at his Sacramento office, Schwarzenegger said he would meet again on Dec. 8 with the lawyers, Los Angeles County prosecutors and others involved.
Governor Schwarzenegger can consider ALL HE desires. But, the four murdered victims of Tookie’s violence deserve JUSTICE.
Tookie MUST suffer the ultimate penalty of our criminal justice system.
As governor, he has the authority to commute a death sentence to life without parole. He is not legally obligated to hold a public or private hearing. Schwarzenegger decides clemency requests on a “case- by-case basis,” said his spokeswoman, Margita Thompson.
Williams, 51, faces death by lethal injection on Dec. 13 for the 1979 slayings of four people _ a Whittier convenience store clerk and three people at a Pico Rivera motel a few days later. He maintains his innocence and has asked the California Supreme Court to reopen his case, alleging shoddy forensics wrongly connected him to three of the murders.
The Supreme Court has not ruled on his petition.
Los Angeles top law enforcement officers have asked Schwarzenegger to show NO MERCY for Williams.Williams is a “coldblooded killer” who has “left his mark forever on our society by co-founding one of the most vicious, brutal gangs in existence, the Crips,” according to the statement urging Schwarzenegger to deny clemency.
The letter was from Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Steve Cooley, Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca.
“Williams now seeks mercy, the very mercy he so callously denied” his four victims, according to the document, designed to counter Williams’ clemency petition submitted this month.
“Despite the overwhelming nature of the evidence against him, and despite the nonexistence of any credible defense, Stanley Williams steadfastly refused to take any responsibility for the brutal, destructive and murderous acts he committed,” according to the statement. “Without such responsibility, there can be no redemption, there can be no atonement, and there should be no mercy.”
READ IT ALL.
In addition, Cooley sent a letter saying that since Williams founded the Crips, the gang “has been responsible for literally thousands of murders in Los Angeles County alone.”
Baca and Bratton also sent letters urging Schwarzenegger to show no mercy for Williams, now 51, who publicly renounced gang life nearly a decade ago.
Fellow Bear Flag League Member, Cobb has Fond Memories of Tookie
Read ALL of Michael’s excellent piece on the Crips.
I cannot wait until the founder of the Crips dies at the hands of the California justice system. This convict has actually convinced people that if you write some children’s books, that you can redeem yourself for a quadruple murder conviction. That doesn’t say much for the state of conviction these days. So long as he fries, I can handle it.
“Tookie deserves to die. Plain and simple. If he’s such a saint, let’s hurry him on his way to his everlasting reward.”
If Schwarzenegger grants Tookie clemency it will be mean a Republican Primary Election challenge for him in June …… and Arnold’s retirement from California politics.
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California Special Election 2005: California Voters Just Say NO
Teamster member Noah Teegarden holds up a sign against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ballot measures during a get-out-the-vote drive at the local teamsters hall in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 7, 2005.The ASSociated Press has Voters Reject Schwarzenegger Initiatives.
In a stinging rebuke from voters who elected him two years ago, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s efforts to reshape state government were rejected during a special election that darkened his prospects for a second term.
The Republican governor and former Hollywood actor, who likes to say he can sell anything, on Tuesday saw all four of his signature ballot proposals rejected.
The election pitted the once-dominant Republican governor against two of California’s powerhouse political forces — public employee unions and Democrats who control the Legislature.
The unions spent millions of dollars to beat Schwarzenegger’s propositions to limit the use of their member dues for political purposes, cap state spending, redraw legislative districts and restrict public school teacher tenure.
It was a sobering evening for a man once considered among the most popular politicians in America. The contest represented the biggest test yet of a faltering Schwarzenegger’s leadership.
Voters overwhelmingly defeated Proposition 76, the governor’s centerpiece proposal to slow the growth of state spending. Proposition 77, which would have redrawn legislative and congressional districts, was knocked down by a similar margin.
Failing by slimmer spreads were Proposition 74, a plan to make teachers work longer to achieve tenure, and Proposition 73, which would have restricted political spending by public employee unions.
Poll after poll showed it was an election that Californians didn’t want, with a total lineup of eight initiatives that didn’t connect with every day issues such as gas prices, housing costs and the war in
Iraq.Schwarzenegger’s conflict with the unions made him a target for teachers, nurses and firefighters. Their television advertising blitz helped push his popularity ratings to record lows.
Union leaders and Democrats who opposed the governor chanted “sweep, sweep” at their Sacramento victory party. “I’m very grateful to Arnold Schwarzenegger for really working people up,” said Deborah Burger, president of the California Nurses Association.
Well, the voters of California have spoken loud and clear.
STATUS QUO!
There will be many analyses of the special election campaign. And Flap will write and comment on them over the weeks ahead.
But, for sure the unmistaken message from California was the COMPLETE rejection of Schwarzenegger’s reform agenda.
Others may spin this defeat for the Governator and the California Recovery Team, but Schwarzenegger was BEATEN and TERMINATED.
If Flap was Arnold, after a nice relaxing trade mission to China, I would start entertaining movie deals.
More later…….
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California Special Election 2005: California to Arnold – Hasta La Vista Baby
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger addresses invited guests at an election party in Beverly Hills. Official returns showed that California voters roundly rejected four crucial referendum measures on which Schwarzenegger had staked his political reputation.California Special Election Results with 99.5% of the precincts resporting:
State Ballot Measures
99.5% ( 17577 of 17657 ) precincts reporting as of Nov 9, 2005 at 3:57 am
Statewide Returns County Returns | County Status Propositions Yes Votes Pct. No Votes Pct.
73 N Minor's Pregnancy 3,117,521 47.5 3,445,617 52.5 Map
74 N Teacher Tenure 2,975,578 44.9 3,641,434 55.1 Map
75 N Public Union Dues 3,081,355 46.6 3,529,245 53.4 Map
76 N Spending/Funding 2,512,920 38.0 4,091,907 62.0 Map
77 N Redistricting 2,663,629 40.5 3,897,648 59.5 Map
78 N Rx Drug Discounts 2,706,996 41.5 3,802,493 58.5 Map
79 N Rx Drug Rebates 2,510,499 38.9 3,932,332 61.1 Map
80 N Electric Regulation 2,177,432 34.3 4,162,788 65.7 Map
Stay Tuned for analysis……..
And the beginning of California Election 2006………
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California Special Election Watch: Flap’s Voter Guide for November 8
Update #3 10:02 PM
Only Prop 75 passing but majority of counties reporting are from Northern California and 99% of San Francisco County.
Little LA, Orange or San Diego Counties have reported majority of their precincts
Update #2 8:52 PM
Will Arnold go 3-2 with 73, 74 and 75 passing?
Update #1
Watch real time election results with Flap here.
From the Official Voter Information Guide:
PROPOSITION 73
WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION BEFORE TERMINATION OF MINOR’S PREGNANCY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.SUMMARY
Amends California Constitution, defining and prohibiting abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor’s parent/guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver. Mandates reporting requirements. Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation. Fiscal Impact: Potential unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs, the courts, and state administration combined.
FLAP RECOMMENDS A YES VOTE
PROPOSITION 74
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. WAITING PERIOD FOR PERMANENT STATUS. DISMISSAL. INITIATIVE STATUTE.SUMMARY
Increases probationary period for public school teachers from two to five years. Modifies the process by which school boards can dismiss a teaching employee who receives two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations. Fiscal Impact: Unknown net effect on school districts’ costs for teacher compensation, performance evaluations, and other activities. Impact would vary significantly by district and depend largely on future district personnel actions.
FLAP RECOMMENDS A YES VOTE
PROPOSITION 75
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE UNION DUES. RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. EMPLOYEE CONSENT REQUIREMENT. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
SUMMARY
Prohibits using public employee union dues for political contributions without individual employees’ prior consent. Excludes contributions benefitting charities or employees. Requires unions to maintain and, upon request, report member political contributions to Fair Political Practices Commission. Fiscal Impact: Probably minor state and local government implementation costs, potentially offset in part by revenues from fines and/or fees.
FLAP RECOMMENDS A YES VOTE
PROPOSITION 76
STATE SPENDING AND SCHOOL FUNDING LIMITS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
SUMMARY
Limits state spending to prior year’s level plus three previous years’ average revenue growth. Changes minimum school funding requirements (Proposition 98). Permits Governor, under specified circumstances, to reduce budget appropriations of Governor’s choosing. Fiscal Impact: State spending likely reduced relative to current law, due to additional spending limit and new powers granted to Governor. Reductions could apply to schools and shift costs to other local governments.
FLAP RECOMMENDS A YES VOTE
PROPOSITION 77
REDISTRICTING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.SUMMARY
Amends state Constitution’s process for redistricting California’s Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts. Requires three-member panel of retired judges selected by legislative leaders. Fiscal Impact: One-time state redistricting costs totaling no more than $1.5 million and county costs in the range of $1 million. Potential reduction in future costs, but net impact would depend on decisions by voters.FLAP RECOMMENDS A YES VOTE
PROPOSITION 78
DISCOUNTS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
SUMMARY
Establishes discount prescription drug program for certain low- and moderate-income Californians. Authorizes Department of Health Services to contract with participating pharmacies for discounts and with participating drug manufacturers for rebates. Fiscal Impact: State costs for administration and outreach in the millions to low tens of millions of dollars annually. State costs for advance funding for rebates. Unknown potentially significant savings for state and county health programs.FLAP RECOMMENDS A NO VOTE
PROPOSITION 79
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNTS. STATE-NEGOTIATED REBATES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
SUMMARY
Provides drug discounts to Californians with qualifying incomes. Funded by state-negotiated drug manufacturer rebates. Prohibits Medi-Cal contracts with manufacturers not providing Medicaid best price. Fiscal Impact: State costs for administration and outreach in low tens of millions of dollars annually. State costs for advance funding for rebates. Unknown potentially significant: (1) net costs or savings for Medi-Cal and (2) savings for state and county health programs.FLAP RECOMMENDS A NO VOTE
PROPOSITION 80
ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDERS. REGULATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.SUMMARY
Subjects electric service providers to regulation by California Public Utilities Commission. Restricts electricity customers’ ability to switch from private utilities to other providers. Requires all retail electric sellers to increase renewable energy resource procurement by 2010. Fiscal Impact: Potential annual administrative costs ranging from negligible to $4 million, paid by fees. Unknown net impact on state and local costs and revenues from uncertain impact on electricity rates.
FLAP RECOMMENDS A NO VOTE
Well, there you have it!
Now, go and vote.
Flap knows you will be glad you did.
For more Voter guides head over to XRLQ’s place.
Once again, here are links to the blogger election guides of which I’ve been made aware:
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California Special Election Watch: Schwarzenegger Campaigns in Final Burst
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger greets voters in the backyard of a supporter’s home during the final stop on his special election tour in Del Mar, California, November 7, 2005.Reuters has Schwarzenegger in final burst in uphill campaign
A day before a special election that could influence his re-election chances, Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger campaigned across California on Monday for four ballot initiatives lagging in recent polls.“It’s a much bigger battle than I thought it would be,” Schwarzenegger told reporters at a restaurant about 35 miles
from San Francisco where he greeted invited supporters. “It’s a tremendous fight.”
The former actor, who faces re-election in 2006, backs initiatives lengthening the amount of time it takes public school teachers to get tenure, boosting the governor’s powers over the budget, limiting union dues and changing the way the state draws its legislative districts.
“Tomorrow is the time, it’s judgment day,” said Schwarzenegger, who starred in the “Terminator” movies.
Judgment Day it is!
California Voters PLEASE VOTE.
Polls are open 7AM – 8PM.
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California Special Election Watch: Proposition 77 – FLAP Says Vote YES
Steve Poizner, Chair of the Yes on Proposition 77 campaign at a Wednesday news conference in Van Nuys, California.Previously on Flap California Special Election Watch: Mobilize.org – “What Are YOUR Boundaries?†RV Tour in support of Proposition 77 Continues
Dave from Mobilize.org writes this open letter to the voters of California:
Dear Friends and Family,
I’m not sure if you know that I’ve been on the ground in
California for the past three weeks. I have been touring the state and over 15 college campuses in an RV, a little bit of Road Rules meets the West Wing. Our team of 5 has blitzed campuses, concerts, and communities, and we’ve met thousands of young voters interested in learning about the Special Election and encouraging them to support Prop 77. It has been an amazing experience and one that I will never forget. You can read the chronicles of our adventures at www.mobilize.org/prop77. There are pictures and a daily blog that will allow you to share in our exciting journey. However, this entire voyage ends tomorrow at the polling booth. I am asking you to join me and draw the line on November 8th by voting YES on Prop 77.You might support Governor Schwarzenegger or you might strongly oppose his initiatives and this special election. Either way, I want to draw your attention to Proposition 77 – The Voter Empowerment Act. This is an important piece of reform that makes sense and transcends partisan ideology. It is simply about fair and competitive elections.
Currently, elected officials draw their own district lines, allowing them to choose the voters they feel will vote for them. This has resulted in a 100% incumbency rate and not a single seat changing party hands since the bi-partisan gerrymander in 2001. Yes, Republicans and Democrats joined forces to keep the people out and ensure they had safe seats throughout this decade. It is time to stand up and create a government that works with us, for us, and puts people over politics. Our society is based on democracy in the marketplace and at the ballot box. When a corporation monopolizes an industry it hurts the economy and is broken up for the good of the nation. We, the voting public, must mobilize to bust the political monopoly in
Sacramento .Some say that this measure is not perfect and others claim it is a power grab. I agree that there can be additions to this measure to make sure the independent panel that will draw the boundary lines will be truly representative of the people (these provisions are already being drafted for next year, but we need to pass Prop 77 first). Yet, in the 1970s and 1990s when the legislature could not come to an agreement, judges stepped in and drew lines that made sense and increase competition throughout the state. Additionally, the 90s saw the largest increase in minority and women representation as they were not locked out of the system by their preceding politicians. In terms of a power grab, the only one gaining power when we pass Prop 77 tomorrow is the people.
Ohio has a similar measure being voted upon on Tuesday, so let’s join our brothers and sisters in reform and pass Prop 77. We will finally have a choice on Election Day and be able to choose leaders that represent us.I know you are busy and probably have watched hundreds of ads about this proposition and the others. I just wanted to remind you that tomorrow is Election Day and this is your opportunity to play a role in shaping our government. I urge you to join me, our all-partisan coalition of organizations, every major newspaper in the state, our brothers/sisters in Ohio voting on a similar reform measure there, and good government advocates everywhere and vote YES for Prop 77!
The latest polls have us behind by a few points. I ask that you forward this email to 5 of your friends in
California and include a personal note encouraging them to join YOU in voting Yes on Prop 77.For more information about your polling location and the other propositions (we have a great non-partisan, pocket sized guide ready for download), please visit www.mobilize.org. Thank you for your time and for participating in this great experiment that is democracy.
GO VOTE!
Dave
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Executive Director“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events. In the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.” – Robert F. Kennedy
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California Special Election Watch: “Don’t Buy into those Scare Tactics,”
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger waves to suporters as he leaves a stop in Anaheim Calif., on his campaign bus tour of southern California Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, to drum up support for the special election.The ASSociated Press has Schwarzenegger Makes Last Pitch to Voters
Nearing the end of a bitterly fought campaign, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday accused his rivals of trying to frighten voters by depicting him as “a dictator” while distorting the intent of his slate of ballot proposals.
“Don’t buy into those scare tactics,” the Republican governor said in a televised forum, referring to millions of dollars of union-funded TV ads critical of his four initiatives. “They want to scare you. They don’t want you to make changes.”
But Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez — speaking separately at the hourlong KTTV-TV forum — said Schwarzenegger wanted to use Tuesday’s special election to push through laws that would hurt California workers.
Schwarzenegger wants power “without checks and balances,” Nunez, a Democrat, said. “I think that’s too much power.”
The appearance on Fox TV’s Los Angeles affiliate — the final television forum of the campaign — provided voters with ample evidence of the sharp differences that have marked the campaign.
Nunez said the governor was determined to become “a king” who would crush all dissent in Sacramento.
But Schwarzenegger said Nunez and his labor allies want to protect a statehouse where politicians and union bosses are rewarded at the public’s expense.
“I don’t want more power,” the governor said. “I don’t need more power.”
Flap cannot help but think that Campaign 2006 will be a continuation of “CONFRONTATIONAL POLITICS”.
Will the RIGHT unite behind demonstrations against Angelides or Westly?
Will the LEFT have any money remaining for extensive television campaigns?
Stay tuned…… California Special Election Tomorrow……..
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Watch: The Carnival of Arnold
Our goal and stated purpose for the “Carnival of Arnold†is to highlight the work of other bloggers as pertaining to the topic of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and, exclusively for this edition, next Tuesday’s election.
We’ve got some great entries to share, and we’re not going to be fancy in presenting them. They speak for themselves.
Some Sample posts:
Proposition 77: Vote Yes
by Eric’s Grumbles Before The Grave
Excerpt: A history of the deal that lead to the 2000 Gerrymander of California’s political districts and an overview of Prop. 77.Special Election Voter Guide
by Damnum Absque Injuria
Excerpt: The following are my recommendations for the California special election on November 8, 2005.True Face of Democratic Party: Union Thugs Attack Woman at Anti-Arnold Rally
by Chris Kelly’s Lone Wacko Blog
Excerpt: The sole Arnold supporter at a union rally in Los Angeles was beaten with signs and a security guard even ripped up her signs. Complete with video of the assault. Also has links to background info on California politics and the far-left politicians who oppose Arnold’s attempts at reform.[Related coverage: Union Mob Strongarms A Single Schwarzenegger Supporter]
Support Arnold: VIDEO
by MisterPoliticsThe Gay Case for Reform
by Log Cabin Republicans
Excerpt: Log Cabin California Director Jeff Bissiri writes in this month’s IN Los Angeles Magazine about why gays and lesbiabns should consider voting for reform on Tuesday, November 8.California Special Election: Props. 73-77
by BoiFromTroy
Excerpt: On November 8, Californians will be asked to vote on eight ballot measures in a Special Election. I will be discussing each of these measures between now and the election. While you can probably guess how I intend to vote, the goal is to explain why and perhaps, along the way, change some hearts and minds…or at least have a spirited debate.Earth to California! Come In, California!
by Right Wing Nation
Excerpt: The disconnect between Californistan and America (and that’s even including those dens of leftism, Oregon, New York and Massachussetts) defies explanation. We in the United States are continually amazed at the antics Californistanis come up with; they apparently live in a different galaxy.CA Sp. Election: Ballot Initiative Info
by MCCANNTA
Excerpt: The main issues on the ballot are 8 propositions that have been hotly contested for the last 2 months. The airwaves (and cable TV bandwidth) has been inundated with commercials trying to scare the hell out of voters, confuse them and dull them. Ignore anything you have heard on television about these initiatives.Int’l Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Says Yes on 75
by The Irish Lass
Excerpt: You may not know it, but I’m a member of the IBEW. I’ve served as a steward and attend all the union meetings. And my Chief Steward appreciates my assistance. I support the union’s efforts to create good working conditions and salary for it’s members. But I’m voting Yes on 75.Schwarzenegger Set Up By Dems At Sp. Election Forum
by SoCalPundit
Excerpt: This was more like a purposefully set up massacre. NBC4 even admitted that the fast majority of attendees were Democrats. And boy did it show!How I voted in the CA Special Election
by Foo Bar and Grill
Excerpt: I voted today and sent in my absentee ballot. Here’s my take on things…Bulworth & Bening Try Crash The Guv’s Bus Tour
by FullosseousFlap
Excerpt: Actor Warren Beatty speaks to reporters after being told he couldn’t enter a rally where California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was holding a rally to promote propositions 74, 75, 76, and 77 at Montgomery Field in San Diego Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005. Beatty opposes the propostions.Heh!
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California Special Election Watch: Schwarzenegger’s Bus Tour for Reform Hits the Road Part TWO
The Governor’s “Road to Reform†Bus Tour will continue this SUNDAY, November 6th.The Governor’s Bus is coming to a city near you.
Check it out.
Flap knows you will be glad you did.
The Schedule:
Dont Miss The Bus!!
Sunday, November 6
Oakdale
Rocha’s Valley Enterprises, LLC
1198 Warnerville Road
Oakdale, CA 95361
Doors open at 10:45 a.m.Bakersfield
Bakersfield High School
1241 G Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.From Irwindale late yesterday afternoon:
The Governator and California State Senator, Lt. Governor Candidate, Tom McClintockYou folks may even get to see some UNION STOOGES.
Actor Warren Beatty (R) jokingly chokes California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s campaign spokesperson Todd Harris (L) after Beatty and his wife Annette Bening (C) were denied access to Schwarzenegger’s campaign event during a stop at Montgomery Field airport in San Diego November 5, 2005.Technorati Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Recovery Team, California Special Election, Bear Flag League, Proposition 74, Proposition 75, Proposition 76, Proposition 77
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California Special Election Watch: Bulworth and Bening Try to CRASH Schwarzenegger’s Bus Tour for Reform
Actor Warren Beatty speaks to reporters after being told he couldn’t enter a rally where California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was holding a rally to promote propositions 74, 75, 76, and 77 at Montgomery Field in San Diego Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005. Beatty opposes the propostions.The ASSociated Press has Beatty Tries to Crash Schwarzenegger Rally
The state’s special election verged on a celebrity showdown Saturday when Warren Beatty and his wife Annette Bening attempted to crash a campaign appearance by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Hollywood couple strode side by side to the entrance of a cavernous airport hangar where the governor was about to address several hundred supporters. But they were blocked by a Schwarzenegger campaign aide, Darrel Ng, who told the “Bulworth” star he was not on the guest list and didn’t have the appropriate wristband to get inside.
“You have to have a wristband to listen to the governor?” Bening asked. “He represents all of us, right?”
These folks are just RUDE.
And Benning you are a smart-ass BITCH who showed NO CLASS last week when you refused to acknowledge Maria Shriver, the Governor’s wife, at a luncheon with whom you have socialized on numerous occasions.
You and Bulworth need CLASS lessons.
Beatty’s appearance caused momentary confusion at the rally. Just before the governor took the stage, the hangar door was closed – literally in the face of Beatty and Bening. It was later reopened as Schwarzenegger began to speak
Inside, Schwarzenegger told cheering supporters that his slate of four ballot proposals would “reform the broken system” in Sacramento.
In a later interview, he alluded to Beatty only indirectly.
“There’s the main event, then there is the sideshow,” the governor said. “I don’t care about the sideshow.”
Beatty drew the ire of some of the governor’s supporters who called him a Hollywood liberal and a has-been actor.
“It’s time for some people to retire,” said former San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock, who hosts a popular radio talk show. “I’m trying to be gentle about it but it’s clear that Warren is over the hill and desperately looking for sIomething else to do.”
So, like Steve Frank dressed in the “chicken suit” doggedly harassing Democrat Governor Gray Davis in the recall election are Warren Beatty and his classless wife the “two UNION stooges” following Schwarzenegger?
Beatty, 68, planned to shadow Schwarzenegger throughout the day as the governor worked his way north to Los Angeles. Beatty urged people to vote against the Nov. 8 ballot measures supported by Schwarzenegger.
In Anaheim, Beatty told about 100 supporters outside a building where Schwarzenegger was speaking that he believed the issues on the ballot could have been resolved by the Legislature, but the governor forced them into a special election because he knew there would be low voter turnout and a higher chance of success.
“To my knowledge, I have not heard him debate a human, living person,” Beatty said.
He did not attempt to enter where Schwarzenegger was speaking.
Flap supposes Beatty has not been watching the last few “live” townhall meetings where the Governator has engaged concerned California voters and political activists.
Or is he so feeble minded……. he has simply forgotten?
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger talk with the media on his campaign bus tour of southern California Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005. The two were on their way to a campaign stop in Riverside, Calif. promoting the special election. Beatty also told supporters, “My experience in politics goes way, way back, much further back than Arnold’s. I don’t drop the issues simply because I know someone socially.
And how do you spell NO CLASS?
Warren Beatty and Annette Bening = NO CLASS
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ralleys supporters in front of his campaign bus in San Diego.Captain Ed talks about Beatty the STALKER here.
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