Informed Speculation

…because he sent me an e-mail saying so, and endorsing McCain (rumor has it Arnold may do the same tomorrow or soon) - so what if he sent it to 3 million other people, he also sent it to me, dammit!  The Republicans are debating right now, but I’m not watching…if anyone else is, feel free [...]

One reason the California governor did not grant clemency was the failure of ‘Tookie’ Williams to admit his crimes and take responsibility: Schwarzenegger said there was no question that Williams had murdered four people in 1979. Williams’ repeated refusal to admit that became, to the governor, a powerful factor against clemency. “Stanley Williams insists he [...]

I don’t have a link yet, though I’m sure the coverage will be deep and varied… Here’s a link… It’s the right decision. The death penalty is a deterrent and a punishment for monstrous behavior, not an invitation to rehabilitation…

Says the issue should be decided by “voters or the courts”…I can buy the first, but the second – no way…

Will Schwarzenegger use the veto? This article in the Washington Post suggests he will: If he vetoes the bill, Schwarzenegger will retain the support of his GOP base, which he needs in a special election he has called for November. But he could also alienate many Democrats who voted for him and whose backing he [...]

The Terminator has been a pleasant surprise. I initially looked at his gubernatorial effort as one of those ‘only in California’ things, but his speech at the Republican Convention was the most fun I’ve ever had watching a politician. Clearly, his appeal is not to be underestimated. Still, there are some HUGE obstacles to a [...]