California ballot measures fail amid governor recall uproar
Partial returns show Proposition 53 to set aside tax revenue for infrastructure and Proposition 54 to restrict race data collection both defeated. Proponents argued needed funding and compliance with federal rules, while opponents warned of harming schools, research, and anti discrimination efforts.
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Schwarzenegger wins California recall lands governorship
California voters oust incumbent Davis amid negative publicity and recall questions. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 56, Austrian immigrant husband of Maria Shriver, vows to fix a budget strained state. Turnout around 60 percent, highest for a California gubernatorial vote since 1982, with Hispanics and union households shifting toward the challenger.
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Early voting results show Schwarzenegger leading in state race
Unofficial early tallies from 42.8 percent of precincts report Arnold Schwarzenegger at 49.4 percent, Cruz Bustamante at 31.3, Tom McClintock at 13, Peter Miguel Cameo at 2.4, and Arianna Huffington at 0.9 in the top five.
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Recall fuels California voters demand for leadership change
California voters ousted Gov Gray Davis in a recall, choosing Arnold Schwarzenegger amid anger at Davis cost overruns and energy crisis. Exit polls show many Democrats abandoned him. analysts warn the recall is a revolt against failed leadership and will leave Schwarzenegger to confront a $8 billion budget gap, recession, and partisan gridlock.
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