Debate united on one issue: Where's Arnold?

Candidates to replace Gov. Gray Davis held their third debate Wednesday without Arnold Schwarzenegger, while Davis campaigned to hold on to his job accompanied by presidential contender Sen. John Kerry.

Four of the major candidates sparred over gay rights and campaign finance while uniting in their criticism of Schwarzenegger for skipping the forum and for agreeing to appear in only one debate. In that debate, on Sept. 24 in Sacramento, candidates will receive questions in advance

While I started out feeling fairly positive about Schwarznegger as governor, on the grounds that as a socially-liberal Republican he might resemble the libertarian viewpoint, the way he has handled this campaign is embarassing. Candidates need to get out in front of the people and be willing to put their views up against those of the opposition in open debate; no matter how good an actor you are, there's more to governing than reciting the lines your political handlers feed you.

Posted on 2003-09-23 03:25:31.0 by matthew@triggerfinger.org

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