Arnold's to blame
Forget all this talk that the legislature can stop California's upcoming special election. The ball's clearly in Arnold's court:
An analysis released today by the nonpartisan California legislative counsel says Governor Arnold Schwarznegger has the authority to cancel the November Eighth special election.
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According to Deputy Legislative Counsel Christopher Dawson, the governor and not the Legislature, has sole authority to rescind a proclamation calling for a special election.
Hang this one around Arnold's neck, folks, and make him wear it well into the next election cycle.