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Well, I wouldn't call him that:

Statewide, 40 percent of voters said they approve of the job Schwarzenegger is doing, with 51 percent saying they disapprove. That's slightly better than the 36 percent approval rating he received in the university's September poll.

It found that Schwarzenegger's standing has improved most among Democrats and independent voters. The survey found that Schwarzenegger's approval rating grew from 17 percent in September to 23 percent this month. Among independents -- that number grew from 26 percent to 39 percent.

Support from Republicans actually fell since the last poll, and if it drops much further one has to wonder whether another Republican will challenge him in the primary election.

Also note this poll took place before Arnold's new budget was unveiled.