Beware the Greeks, Even Bearing Gifts

After much speculation, California Treasurer Philip Angelides entered the 2006 gubernatorial fray against Arnold Schwarzenegger. He’s the best chance the Democrats have to beat Arnold – the other Democrats out there have weaknesses that the Terminator can exploit too easily. Plus, Schwarzenegger can’t expect President Bush will rally more voters to his side. Suggesting that Dubya is “unpopular” in California is a serious understatement. Meanwhile, the unions that control the state will stop at nothing to make Arnie a one-term curiosity like Jesse Ventura. Few are paying attention now, but once the Democratic nominee closes the popularity gap with Schwarzenegger the GOP has plenty to fear.