California prepares for critical and historic election - 11/07/05

By Jesse Russell and Grace Turner
Last week opponents of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's ballot initiatives gathered on the steps of San Francisco City Hall. WIN correspondent Grace Turner files this report.

[Chanting, "Vote Early, Vote No!"]
Waving signs reading "Vote No!" opponents of California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger stood on the steps of San Francisco City Hall. They were there to vote early for the November 8th Special Election. San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom warned against the governors initiatives.
Appearing on the ballot are initiatives regarding: parental notification for teenagers seeking abortions, lengthening teachers probationary period, labor union clout, the quality of government services, redistricting, prescription drug costs and electricity supplies.
[Newsom2] "Make no mistakes, to listen to the governor say, 'Well I may be supportive of silencing corporations', well why didn't you do that in this election governor?"
California state treasurer Phil Angelides says high voter turnout is bad news for governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.