- Reporter's Notebook: California's Special Election
His stunning 2003 election as Governor of California made him a Republican superstar with a national profile. Today, Arnold Schwarzenegger's political future is on the line in a special election he called despite evidence that it would be unpopular with voters. The ballot involves no candidates, only eight propositions, four of which are backed by the Governor. Political analyst Sherri Bebitch Jeffe has more what's at stake.
Prime Minister Villepin on French riots
Rotella's article on despair of France's rioting youths
Dendoune's article on discontent among France's immigrant population
Brenner's 2003 article, 'France's Scarlet Letter'
California's November 8 special election
Field Poll on voters' attitudes toward Schwarzenegger-backed propositions
Los Angeles Times Poll on Governor's propositions
Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) on Californians and the initiative process