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1456	Sacramento, CA Discussion / National / Bush takes responsibility for election losses	on: November 08, 2006, 03:56:31 PM
Bush takes responsibility for election losses Quote President Bush on Wednesday took responsibility for his party's losses on Election Night and said he is willing to work with congressional Democrats on the major issues during the last two years of his presidency. http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/08/election.bush/index.html

1457	Sacramento, CA Discussion / California / SacBee Analysis: Why it fell apart for Angelides	on: November 08, 2006, 11:23:16 AM
SacBee Analysis: Why it fell apart for Angelides Quote Democratic political consultant Gale Kaufman said Angelides could have given Schwarzenegger a run for his money -- if he had ever settled on a consistent campaign theme. "You had the national current, you had all the right national as well as state issues. (Angelides) had the experience, he had the understanding of the issues," Kaufman said. "So with a campaign that had a solid set of messages ... not only do I think he could have won, but he absolutely should have won." But political observers had a long list of reasons California Democrats were unable to capitalize by capturing the governorship. They began with the fact that Angelides was a micromanager who essentially ran his own campaign, the political equivalent of the foolish lawyer who represents himself. Schwarzenegger's celebrity and incumbency clearly played a part, as did his efforts to systematically make amends with groups he battled last year, including and especially teachers. Democratic legislative leaders helped by making policy deals with Schwarzenegger that took issues off the table that Angelides might have used. Democrats got bond measures for the ballot and a minimum-wage increase -- Schwarzenegger got bipartisan credentials. Even Google played a role, as its stock gains contributed to a boost in state tax payments that helped the governor deliver a timely budget without making serious cuts. But Angelides didn't help his own cause by embracing a tax-the-rich platform that many believe doomed his candidacy in the general election even as it helped him win the primary. He didn't introduce himself to voters with his paid advertising, and voters never bought his attempts to put Schwarzenegger in the same bucket as President Bush. Angelides political consultant Bill Carrick, who joined the campaign after the primary, said his client never recovered from a brutal contest for the nomination against Controller Steve Westly that tarnished his image and depleted his campaign cash. "Phil came banged up out of the primary and didn't have any money," Carrick said. In focus groups, he said, Democratic voters were "repeating Westly's ads." http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/73509.html

1458	Sacramento, CA Discussion / California / 'Jessica's Law' wins big; campaign finance flops	on: November 08, 2006, 11:14:52 AM
'Jessica's Law' wins big; campaign finance flops Quote An initiative cracking down on sex offenders won a resounding victory Tuesday, while another on campaign finance reform went down to a crushing defeat with about half of the precincts reporting. http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/73533.html

1459	Sacramento, CA Discussion / Sacramento Area / Pombo loses his bid for eighth term	on: November 08, 2006, 11:14:02 AM
Pombo loses his bid for eighth term Quote Richard Pombo, the seven-term Republican congressman from Tracy who was hobbled by the Iraq war and criticism over ethics and environmental issues, lost his bid for an eighth term Tuesday night. http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/73511.html

1460	Sacramento, CA Discussion / Sacramento Area / SMUD Loses Bid to Expand	on: November 08, 2006, 11:13:05 AM
SMUD Loses Bid to Expand Quote The side with the most money won the most expensive race in local election history Tuesday: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., following a $11.1 million campaign, thwarted a bid by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to expand into Yolo County. http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/73551.html

1461	Sacramento, CA Discussion / Events / Sacramento Autorama - Sept. 9-12	on: November 08, 2006, 11:05:11 AM
Dates November 9 - 12, 2006 Times Thursday, November 9 11:00am-9:00pm Friday, November 10 11:00am-9:00pm Saturday, November 11 10:00am-8:00pm Sunday, November 12 11:00am-6:00pm Location 13 Buildings at Cal Expo Featuring Over 400,000 square feet of Indoor and Outdoor Display Space containing 41 manufacturers featuring the 2007 and 2008 models and other automotive displays! 41 Manufacturers Featuring the 2007 Models: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Ferrari, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Mercury, Mini, Nissan, Pontiac, Rolls-Royce, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Spyker, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo New Features Eight Buildings in Expo Center Featuring: Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Infineon Race Cars, Horseless Carriages, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Exotic Collector Cars, Children’s Area, Alternative Transportation Vehicles, Live Entertainment Ride and Drives Featuring: Hyundai and Toyota Live Entertainment: Live music in Expo Center Friday 6-8, Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 12-5 Giveaways Win $1,000 Cash for Guessing the “Cubed Car” in the Kid Zone Win One of Two 42” Televisions- Register in The Kid Zone Building, the Horseless Carriage Building or any AutoMart booth Tickets Tickets Available at the Door $9 for Adults Children 12 and Under are Free $2 off Admission Coupon Discounts $2 off coupons available at all Central Valley New Car Dealer Association Members (i have a few of these for thursday and friday )and all Sacramento-area 76 Gas Stations $4 discount available with military ID Thursday and Friday $3 discount available with government ID Thursday and Friday First 200 Daily Get Free Parking from Nissan Web Site www.sacautoshow.com

1462	Sacramento, CA Discussion / National / Rumsfeld stepping down	on: November 08, 2006, 10:24:23 AM
Rumsfeld stepping down Quote Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, architect of an unpopular war in Iraq, is stepping down as Secretary of Defense, President Bush announced today. Bush said he is nominating Robert Gates, former head of the CIA, to replace Rumsfeld. http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/08/rumsfeld.ap/index.html

1463	Web Site Discussion / Announcements / 2006 MidTerm Election Results	on: November 08, 2006, 09:54:05 AM
View the 2006 MidTerm Election Results here: http://www.sacforums.com/index.php/topic,89.0.html

1464	Sacramento, CA Discussion / California / Election Results	on: November 08, 2006, 09:53:02 AM
Governor: Phil Angelides (Dem) 2,656,936 39.2 % * Arnold Schwarzenegger (Rep) 3,782,221 55.8 % Edward C. Noonan (AI) 48,345 0.7 % Peter Camejo (Grn) 154,424 2.3 % Art Olivier (Lib) 89,820 1.3 % Janice Jordan (PF) 53,351 0.7 % Lt. Governor: John Garamendi (Dem) 3,296,759 49.5 % Tom McClintock (Rep) 2,991,496 44.9 % James D. King (AI) 54,548 0.8 % Donna J. Warren (Grn) 182,156 2.7 % Lynnette Marie Shaw (Lib) 110,669 1.6 % Stewart A. Alexander (PF) 34,305 0.5 % Secretary of State: Debra Bowen (Dem) 3,180,635 48.5 % * Bruce McPherson (Rep) 2,929,187 44.7 % Glenn McMillon, Jr. (AI) 107,102 1.6 % Forrest Hill (Grn) 139,520 2.2 % Gail Lightfoot (Lib) 135,731 2.0 % Margie Akin (PF) 70,580 1.0 % Controller: John Chiang (Dem) 3,326,831 50.9 % Tony Strickland (Rep) 2,617,582 40.0 % Warren M. Campbell (AI) 84,168 1.2 % Laura Wells (Grn) 199,417 3.1 % Donna Tello (Lib) 148,611 2.2 % Elizabeth C. Barron (PF) 167,712 2.6 % Treasurer: Bill Lockyer (Dem) 3,564,910 54.8 % Claude Parrish (Rep) 2,408,928 37.0 % E. Justin Noonan (AI) 74,064 1.1 % Mehul M. Thakker (Grn) 151,261 2.3 % Marian Smithson (Lib) 259,066 4.0 % Gerald Sanders (PF) 56,813 0.8 % Attorney General: Jerry Brown (Dem) 3,743,201 56.7 % Chuck Poochigian (Rep) 2,504,546 37.9 % Michael Sutton Wyman (Grn) 146,997 2.2 % Kenneth A. Weissman (Lib) 139,332 2.1 % Jack Harrison (PF) 77,986 1.1 % Insurance Commissioner: Cruz Bustamante (Dem) 2,532,095 38.9 % Steve Poizner (Rep) 3,299,029 50.6 % Jay Earl Burden (AI) 100,554 1.5 % Larry Cafiero (Grn) 208,097 3.1 % Dale F. Ogden (Lib) 237,727 3.7 % Tom Condit (PF) 144,493 2.2 % US Senate: * Dianne Feinstein (Dem) 3,984,426 59.7 % Richard "Dick" Mountjoy (Rep) 2,330,782 34.9 % Don Grundmann (AI) 59,483 0.8 % Todd Chretien (Grn) 110,713 1.7 % Michael S. Metti (Lib) 104,695 1.6 % Marsha Feinland (PF) 91,011 1.3 % --------------------------------- * = Incumbent Ballot Measures: Propositions Yes Votes % No Votes % 1A Y Transp Fund Protect 4,984,422 76.6% 1,524,715 23.4% 1B Y Hwy/Air/Port Bond 3,994,398 61.3% 2,528,828 38.7% 1C Y Housing Shelter Fund 3,751,116 57.5% 2,775,577 42.5% 1D Y School Facility Bond 3,698,150 56.6% 2,844,638 43.4% 1E Y Disaster/Flood Bond 4,136,879 64.0% 2,332,529 36.0% 83 Y Sex Offender Reform 4,639,578 70.5% 1,941,822 29.5% 84 Y Water/Flood/Park 3,470,895 53.8% 2,984,648 46.2% 85 N Parental Notificat. 3,033,015 45.9% 3,574,013 54.1% 86 N Cigarette Tax 3,210,272 47.9% 3,490,542 52.1% 87 N Energy/Oil Tax 3,017,135 45.3% 3,631,509 54.7% 88 N Educ. Fund/Prop. Tax 1,511,145 23.1% 5,018,819 76.9% 89 N Campaign Public Fund 1,652,771 25.5% 4,810,377 74.5% 90 N Eminent Domain 3,073,677 47.5% 3,394,145 52.5% Source: http://vote.ss.ca.gov/

1465	Web Site Discussion / Feedback / Re: What's Karma?	on: November 08, 2006, 09:39:45 AM
Thanks

1466	Sacramento, CA Discussion / Politics / Re: Political Cartoons	on: November 08, 2006, 09:38:08 AM
;D

1467	Sacramento, CA Discussion / Global / Re: Saddam vs. Election poll	on: November 08, 2006, 09:37:30 AM
I haven't heard a peep about this, so I don't think it was a factor at all yesterday at the polls

1468	Sacramento, CA Discussion / National / Re: Higher voter turnout	on: November 08, 2006, 09:35:59 AM
40% doesn't seem like anything to get excited about. It's always good to hear that more people are turning out to vote, but it's only up from 39.7% in the last midterm election.

1469	Sacramento, CA Discussion / Sacramento Area / Schwarzeneggar still Governor	on: November 08, 2006, 07:00:59 AM
Angelides conceded to Schwarzeneggar late last night... Currently, KCRA shows Arnold w/ 56% of the votes. Even though this will be his first full term, because of term limits, he will not be able to run for reelection in 2010.

1470	Sacramento, CA Discussion / Sacramento Area / Re: election thus far	on: November 08, 2006, 06:37:42 AM
I watched KCRA until 11something last night and I've been watching since 5something this morning. I saw some changes like Garamendi & Bowen taking the lead for their respective offices...

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