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Arnold Watch

Our Arnold Watch blog delivers insight, analysis and some comic relief to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's sell-off of the public trust to the highest bidder.

As a candidate, Arnold Schwarzenegger promised Californians he would represent the people, not the special interests. He then immediately began taking contributions from some of the biggest special interests in Sacramento. Schwarzenegger has become the most prolific fundraiser in California history and has made a habit of giving gifts of public policy to his biggest donors.

Since his inauguration, Arnold Watch has kept tabs on Schwarzenegger's record-setting fundraising, special interest giveaways and all the ways he's failed to keep his promises to Californians.

Recent Articles:

Watchdog Targets Lawmaker Junkets

By Erin McCormick, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
February 11, 2008

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Stricter Rules on Political Gifts Considered

By Paul Pringle, LOS ANGELES TIMES
January 25, 2008

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Recent Posts in Keeping Politicians Honest:

We've seen false redistricting promises before.

I'm not the only one skeptical of outgoing Speaker Núñez's reform credentials. A Merc...

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Foot in mouth disease

Here's what the Capitol Alert reported outgoing Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez said at his last press conference yesterday.

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Corporate money is good for you!

Governor Schwarzenegger doesn’t mind when California lawmakers take lavish trips and junkets paid for by special interests. In fact, he recommends it, especially if those lawmakers are from small towns, according to ...

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If elected, will you live the high life?

Here's a story that's worth posting twice. Kudos to Steve Harmon of the San Jose Mercury News for asking the question. And kudos to the leaders-elect of the state Senate and Assembly for promising to hold the public trust in higher...

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Chicken to Arnold: "This is Fowl"

The governor once again has chicken on his tail. 

Students and teachers rallied in San Diego this weekend to protest Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts, including $4.4 billion in cuts to education spending. ...

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