The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

Davis and rivals clash in California recall debate

In Walnut Creek California Gray Davis faced a first recall election prelude as candidates Bustamont Bustamants Tom McClintock Arianna Huffington Peter Camejo and Peter Ueberroth qualified for a debate while Arnold Schwarzenegger skipped and will join only one event. The session highlighted the energy crisis anger and voter concerns as front runners positioned themselves to exploit his absence.