California Recall

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Balancing California's budget on the backs of the poor
If you have a few Schwarzenegger-branded Hummers in your garage, you've just received a tidy windfall at the expense of those who can least afford it.
Avenging angel of the religious right
Quirky millionaire Howard Ahmanson Jr. is on a mission from God to stop gay marriage, fight evolution, defeat "liberal" churches -- and reelect George W. Bush.
What's playing at the Capitol Cineplex?
"Kindergarten Cop" -- rated L for Extreme Legislative Dysfunction -- and more!
Just "frat-boy behavior"?
In choosing to excuse Schwarzenegger's past conduct, California's highest law-enforcement official has sent an incredible signal of disrespect to women.
Right Hook
O'Reilly gets medieval on NPR's Terry Gross, and David "don't-hate-Bush" Brooks celebrates the Northeast's hate-filled baseball fans. Plus: Arnold makes the GOP "hip."
"Recall Island": The conclusion
Now that the voters have spoken, let's see what's in store for the winner!
Right Hook
Did Dems conspire to take down both Arnold and Rush? The right gropes for the moral high ground on the recall, bemoans Limbaugh's worst week, and dissects Bush's woes.
The moviegoing voter
Millions chose Arnold Schwarzenegger in the hopes of finding a happy ending for California's woes. But I won't be sleeping any better.
Posing for governor
We're all familiar with Arnold the actor, but who writes the script if he wins?
Arianna terminates her candidacy
With Arnold the Barbarian at the gates of Sacramento, Huffington ends her campaign in hopes of derailing the Gubernator.
Suffering from electoral dysfunction?
Don't despair -- recall fatigue is perfectly normal!
California recall smackdown
With the vote to oust Gov. Gray Davis less than two weeks away, Arianna uses a prime-time debate to stage a relentless attack on the Terminator.
Family values, down the toilet
Republican women rationalize that Arnold Schwarzenegger "supports family." Mark that endorsement the death knell of GOP claims to represent traditional family values.
Right Hook
O'Reilly helps Bush explain the Arab street, and the Spectator's Mark Steyn insists bin Laden is dead. Plus: Buchanan says Gray Davis' recall strategy will cause traffic fatalities to skyrocket.
Florida all over again?
Partisan infighting, a crucial election, dubious voting machines -- now it's California, and the Rehnquist gang may decide this one, too.
California GOP -- slow-mo implosion
Purists say Schwarzenegger is too liberal. Moderates say a conservative can't win. It's meltdown time for the Republican Party.
"Pumping Irony"
Recall Pictures presents a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a top bodybuilder candidate.
Would you let your sister vote for this man?
From groping the breasts of TV hosts to making crudely sexist comments, Arnold Schwarzenegger has given machismo a bad name.
An inside guide to outsider politics
As Californians prepare to choose among more than 130 candidates, here are some ways to tell if your guy, or porn star, is the outsider he or she claims to be.
"They can dish it out, but they can't take it"
Al Franken talks about his big victory over the Fox News bullies, why Bush can be thrown out in 2004, and comedy as a political weapon.
Contender, or spoiler?
Democrats insist Arianna Huffington can't be the next governor. She says she can beat Schwarzenegger -- and Gray Davis, too. If she gets close, watch things get ugly.
"Recall Island"
TV's newest reality show contains adult themes and extreme political insanity. Voter discretion is advised!
The California shell game
However you feel about Gray Davis, if you're a small "d" democrat, a no vote on the recall is an obligation.
Joe Conason's Journal
While Arnold avoids interviews, Arianna roars. Plus, a preview of her attack on Arnold's pals in the White House.
George Bush's Terminator problem
Arnold Schwarzenegger may be the GOP's best shot yet at a California comeback. But his playboy ways and pro-choice politics make him anathema to the president's allies on the Christian right.
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