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03/16/2005: "California Gov. Faces Widening Network of Opposition"

Gov. Faces Widening Network of Opposition
A diverse band of foes is using a blend of tactics to put Schwarzenegger on the defensive. (HA HA HA HA Freakin' HA HA)

What a frickin burn.. I saw all those stickers "Join ARNOLD" blah blah, made my stomach turn.... always heard "he's the terminator" - "he's rich he wont be beholden to special interests" I found out that a MAJORITY (and then some.. of the firefighters voted for that asshole).... "he's the terminator" - Well burn on you!!! He's going to Terminate your pension!!!!! Now.. the firefighters are all out demonstrating against Arnold!!!!!!!! watch out what you wish for firefighters!! (and people of Caly-FORN- NIA) what a burn on you guys!!!!! it's hard to feel sorry for the firefighters.. they're getting what they voted for.. simple as that! .. is it too early to say "I told you so". I've got an even better idea: Next time pay attention and THINK FIRST before you vote.

SACRAMENTO — Inspired by what began as an isolated protest by California nurses, opponents of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are working in a loose but widening network to thwart his policy proposals.

They are deploying an aggressive blend of demonstrations, legal action and legislative maneuvers, forcing him to defend his agenda on multiple fronts.

Firefighters and nurses are protesting outside his fundraising events. Democratic lawyers are going to court in an effort to curb the campaign money he's taking in. Teachers unions are airing TV commercials accusing him of pushing an education budget that shortchanges students.


Today, more than 1,000 protesters are expected outside a fundraising dinner Schwarzenegger has scheduled at the Westin Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. The maximum contribution is $89,200, in return for which donors get perks that include a private briefing with the governor, according to a copy of the invitation.

Nurses, firefighters, teachers and students are planning to appear. Nurses have been the most tenacious group critical of the governor, and they prevailed in a recent court battle, when a judge ruled that the governor illegally suspended a law requiring more nurses in hospitals.

The heart of Schwarzenegger's agenda: a call for new voting districts, merit pay for teachers, spending restraints on the state budget and a 401(k)-style retirement system aimed at cutting pension costs for public employees.