Washington Affairs |
11 August 2003
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Arnold Schwarznegger Can Win
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California" may be a phrase that brings more than a titter to a
conversation, but it became a likelihood last week when The Terminator decided to throw his hat into the
ring in the weird race to possibly replace Gray Davis in the governor's office in Sacramento. His probably
victory comes not from his own political acumen, experience and vision, but rather from the strange
political situation in California. Click here to read more.
Mississippi Showcases 2004 Issues
Politics in the state of Mississippi don't figure heavily in the national media, and normally, this
conservative state doesn't get taken too seriously as a bell-weather for the nation's mood. However, the
state is one of the few with a governor's race this year (California's is an oddity, not a race), and the
Republicans could make it interesting by setting the tone for next year's presidential race. The reason is
the stature of the two candidates and a single issue. Click here for more.