Is it Time to Recall Governor Schwarzenegger?Randy Shawbyline‚ Feb. 22‚ 2008In the spring of 2003, right-wing activists seized upon California’s massive budget deficit to launch a recall campaign against Governor Gray Davis. Although Davis had faced voters and won re-election the preceding November, he was charged with making such a financial mess that a recall was essential. Arnold Schwarzenegger soon led the charge against Davis. The successful actor argued that he had what it takes to restore the state’s fiscal health, and to end the gridlock in Sacramento. But after five years in office, the Governor has broken all his promises to voters, and the state is in a much worse financial predicament than when he took office. So why are there not efforts to recall Schwarzengger? This may sound drastic, but with his “no new taxes” vow ensuring the state’s continued insolvency, we should either get rid of him or allow the destruction of the state’s schools, health care system, and California’s longtime image as the Golden State. |