09/25/2005   English German
  Edition # 56  
San Francisco, 09-25-2005

Arnie again

Angelika This week, our "Gouvernator" Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed to us that he will run for election again in California in November 2006. The man is showing courage, as according to newspaper reports, he currently has the approval of only 34 percent of the population.

In August 2004, it was still a proud 65 percent. Schwarzenegger fell out of favor with the unions of California's teachers and nurses, and his initiative to hold a special referendum this November is also causing Californians to grumble. Many believe it is a waste of money.

Arnold remains on the hit list of homosexuals and supporters of same-sex marriage. This is because the California legislature passed a law ("gay marriage bill") in early September to legalize same-sex marriages in California. It was a historic moment, as California is the first state where the decision was made by the state legislature, rather than a court (as in Massachusetts, Rundbrief 05/2004).

The joy was short-lived, however, because Arnie immediately announced that he would use his veto power, meaning he would not sign the law: In his opinion, only the voters or the Californian courts have the mandate to legalize same-sex marriage. So the dispute continues.

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