If you live in California then I urge you to watch the one and only Gubernatorial Debate of Decision October 2003. We've all heard and read expert opinion on this race but no one man, or troupe of 'experts', can dictate the results of any election.
In short, if you live here, in the Golden State, then you should be taking this race very seriously. Forget the about the porn stars, comedians, and Gary Colemans running. Forget about the circus atmosphere of it all and remember that we are choosing the leader of the world's fifth largest economy.
That last sentence means that this election is important. Big stuff. Ramifications of which will be felt around the world. This election is nothing to shrug at despite what major media outlets would have you think.
At 6 PM tonight the major candidates will finally gather in Sacramento and (hopefully) debate the problems and opportunities of this great state. It's stupid that we should only be limited to a 60 minute exchange of ideals between these people but it's all we get this time around so make it count.
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My political activity this evening will be limited to watching the season premiere of "The West Wing."
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I missed it. Darn. But I live in Florida. I have my own issues.
Where's California?
Wow, that debate had no substance at all. It was just non-stop mudslinging between Arianna and Arnold, Cruz Bustamonte and Arnold. So shameless. If you missed it, don't worry -- Letterman and Leno will for sure make fun of it tonight or tomorrow. I'm speechless.
If the debate is successful, perhaps the TV networks will make hold election debates every season - regardless of whether there is an actual election. They could bill it as the "new reality event of the century" and people would forget if the contestants were actual politicians, or just in it for the dirt-slinging. I suppose it could be like American Idol... "America... are you ready to vote for someone to become your next American [insert title here]"
Schwartzenegger campaign update: Two engines on fire and the others are starting to smoke! Mayday! Mayday!