IT'S CRUZ VS. ARNOLD (PLUS 132 WANNABES) FILING FLURRY SWELLS LIST OF HOPEFULS IN RECALL.Byline: Rick Orlov Staff Writer State Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi John Raymond Garamendi (born January 24, 1945) is a U.S. politician and a member of the Democratic Party. He became the 46th Lieutenant Governor of California on January 8 2007. pulled out of the historic recall election at the last minute Saturday, leaving Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante to carry the Democratic Party banner against high-profile Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈaloɪ̯s ˈʃvaɐ̯ʦənˌʔɛɡɐ] in a field with 134 candidates. Garamendi vowed Friday he would not bow to the pressure from party leaders but he postponed his planned noontime noon·time n. See noon. filing of nominating papers, citing logistical problems, and then announced he was not entering the Oct. 7 election just two hours before the 5 p.m. filing deadline. His withdrawal was seen as a boost for Gov. Gray Davis to survive the recall attempt and, even more importantly to Democrats, the party's chances of holding on to the governor's office if Davis is ousted. Garamendi's change of mind added to the chaotic climate of California's political scene, compounded by the energy crisis, massive state budget deficit and legislative gridlock Gridlock A government, business or institution's inability to function at a normal level due either to complex or conflicting procedures within the administrative framework or to impending change in the business. . ``I know firsthand that this recall election has become a circus,'' Garamendi reporters in Sacramento. ``I have concluded I will not engage in this election as a candidate. ... I hear the concerns of Californians that the Golden State is tarnished. I share that concern.'' Davis and party leaders tried in vain to keep any prominent Democrats from running but once Schwarzenegger made his dramatic announcement, Bustamante and Garamendi jumped in, putting Davis on the defensive. But party leaders rallied behind Bustamante, believing he will bring out Latino voters who will vote against Davis' recall. With 58 days left until the Oct. 7 election, Davis tried to remain above the fray - signing legislation in Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. that banned certain flame retardants as unhealthy to nursing mothers as he said he is focusing on doing his job as governor and hoping that will convince voters to keep him in office. It was a far different scene in Norwalk, where Schwarzenegger and his wife, television reporter Maria Shriver Maria Owings Shriver (pronounced: /'ʃɹaɪvɚ/) (born November 6, 1955) is an American journalist and the wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and, as such, the First Lady of California. , held a carefully scripted event that was interrupted by political commentator Arianna Huffington's attempt to upstage him. The conservative turned self-styled progressive Huffington knocked over a stand filled with microphones for radio and television when she tripped over wires. Schwarzenegger, with his Hollywood glamour, leads the field of those who seek to replace Davis if the governor is recalled. He filed his petitions with 65 signatures and paid his $3,500 filing fee to join the field of 134 candidates including millionaire Bill Simon William Edward Simon, Jr. (born June 20, 1951), best known as Bill Simon, is an American businessman and politician. In 2002, Simon campaigned unsuccessfully for Governor of California as a Republican against Democratic incumbent Gray Davis. , who lost to Davis in November, and Peter Ueberroth Peter Victor Ueberroth (born September 2, 1937 in Evanston, Illinois) is an American executive. He served as the 6th commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989, and is currently head of the United States Olympic Committee. , the former baseball commissioner and head of the 1984 Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Olympic Games Olympic games, premier athletic meeting of ancient Greece, and, in modern times, series of international sports contests. The Olympics of Ancient Greece Although records cannot verify games earlier than 776 B.C. who is a Republican running as an independent. State Sen. Tom McClintock Thomas Miller "Tom" McClintock (born July 10, 1956 in White Plains, New York) is a California State Senator. He ran for Governor of California in the 2003 California recall election of Gray Davis and finished third out of 135 candidates with 13.5% of the overall vote. , R-Thousand Oaks, filed earlier. The field includes Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt, former child actor Gary Coleman Gary Wayne Coleman (born February 8, 1968) is an American actor. Coleman is best known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes , a string of third-party candidates and many people from ordinary walks of life. Fully 600 potential candidates were listed on the secretary of state's unofficial tally and a quarter actually filed nominating papers. The ballot order will be picked randomly Monday and certification of the candidates will be completed Tuesday. Bustamante filed petitions, saying he would campaign against the recall, but wanted to offer an alternative choice in case Davis is removed from office. He has proposed a variety of ``sin'' taxes and higher income taxes on the wealthy, in place of the tripling of the vehicle license fee. Attention of the media and the public, already dubbed ``Arnie's Army,'' remained focused on Schwarzenegger. The front steps of the county registrar's building in Norwalk was tied off with yellow police tape, and sawhorses blocked part of the parking lot to accommodate the actor and his entourage, which arrived a half-hour later than scheduled. Traffic, he explained, had held them up. ``I will be the people's governor,'' Schwarzenegger declared after he filed his nominating papers. ``I will be there for everybody.'' The actor was greeted with shouts of ``Arnold, Arnold, Arnold,'' as he said he was humbled by the welcome and the challenge of running for the state's highest office. ``On the way down here, I said to my wife ... when I came here in 1968 from Austria as an immigrant, it's the last thing I thought of that, one day, 35 years later, I will be standing here, filing the papers to run for governor of this great state of California. ``I have to tell you all that I am humbled. I'm encouraged and I want to thank all of you for inspiring me and coming out. The outpour out·pour intr. & tr.v. out·poured, out·pour·ing, out·pours To flow out rapidly; pour out. n. A rapid outflow; an outpouring: an outpour of sympathy. that I have witnessed the last few days was absolutely extraordinary.'' But he also drew some sharp questions when he was asked about why he was refusing interview requests to provide details of his proposal to shake up state government and deal with a $38 billion shortfall. ``That will be coming,'' he said. Of equal interest was the presence of his wife, who was said over the past several weeks to oppose his entry into the race because of her experience as a member of the Kennedy family The Kennedy family is a prominent Irish-American family in American politics and government descending from the marriage of Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. The Democratic family is known for its US-style political liberalism. . ``I fully support him,'' Shriver shrive v. shrove or shrived, shriv·en or shrived, shriv·ing, shrives v.tr. 1. To hear the confession of and give absolution to (a penitent). 2. said. ``I wanted to say how proud I am of my husband for his courage to enter this race, for his commitment to the people of California. I think he is a serious, compassionate, smart, calm, compassionate man.'' As she was walking out, Shriver insisted there was no reluctance on her part. ``I grew up in politics. I know what it is to be a surrogate.'' Schwarzenegger spokesman Sean Walsh Sean Patrick Walsh is a producer on A Current Affair. He was previously a researcher on Today Tonight. He has also worked as a reporter for KMTR in Oregon, and as a News Assistant/Runner during the 2000 Summer Olympics for NBC Nightly News. said details of the actor's plans - and personal life - will be forthcoming. ``Give us a little break,'' Walsh said. ``We are only in our third day as a campaign. All the details you want will be out there in the next days.'' That will start with the release of financial information on the actor's worth, with tax returns to be released later. Huffington, a Greek immigrant, arrived at the same time as the actor and hugged Shriver before talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to the crowd of reporters. ``I think it's wonderful we're both in this race,'' she said. ``It will be a battle among immigrants.'' She noted a major difference between the two as evidenced by their arrival. ``I came in a Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius is a hybrid electric vehicle developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation, and one of the first such vehicles to be mass-produced and marketed. The Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997, and worldwide in 2001. that gets 50 miles to the gallon while he came in an SUV,'' Huffington said, to a chorus of boos from onlookers. ``I'm surprised he didn't arrive in a Hummer.'' Huffington said she would limit her spending in the campaign to $10 million and called on Schwarzenegger and the others to debate the issues. Simon also said he would like to see a series of five or six debates around the state to discuss the issues and proposals to solve the state's problems. He also defended his candidacy against Davis even though he lost to him last November. ``The people of California have decided to have this election,'' Simon said. ``I lost by only about 300,000 votes. I think I have a level of support out there for my candidacy.'' Initially, it looks like a race between Bustamante and Schwarzenegger if the recall is successful, said political analyst Sherry Bebitch Jeffe. ``The decision by Garamendi leaves Bustamante as the only credible Democrat,' Jeffe said. A poll by CNN-Time magazine released on Saturday had Schwarzenegger as the choice of 25 percent, with 15 percent going for Bustamante. ``That's pretty surprising at how low it is, given all the media blitz for Arnold this week,'' Jeffe said. ``It has to be a boost to Bustamante. What he and the Republicans, who hope to have a chance, have to do now is wait to see if any of the glitz glitz Informal n. Ostentatious showiness; flashiness: "a garish barrage of show-biz glitz" Peter G. Davis. tr.v. comes off Arnold.'' Also, she said, Bustamante stands to benefit by attracting Latino voters, who had been lukewarm about the election. Republican consultant Allan Hoffenblum acknowledged the Democrats had developed ``a clever plan'' with Bustamante against Schwarzenegger. ``There's a lot of talk about where Arnold stands on issues like gay rights, but where does Bustamante stand?'' Hoffenblum said. ``He might be more conservative and turn off some Democrats.'' Also, Hoffenblum said, Bustamante is running a difficult campaign. ``He's telling people to vote against the recall but not saying why he wants to be governor,'' Hoffenblum said. ``He's going to have to provide some specifics on what he would do as governor.'' Rick Orlov, (213) 978-0390 rick.orlov(at)dailynews.com AND THE RUNNERS ARE Preliminary list of candidates to appear on the Oct. 7 recall ballot and the county where they filed. In some cases, the signatures they turned in to qualify still must be verified. The Secretary of State's Office late Saturday reported that 155 candidates had turned in candidacy papers, but it did not have a complete list of the names. The following list contains 134 candidates. The office said it will try to make a complete list available on Sunday and will certify a final list Wednesday. DEMOCRATS Vikramjit S. Bajwa, Sonoma Audie E. 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David E. Kessinger, Riverside Kelly P. Kimball, Los Angeles Eric Korevaar, San Diego Dick Lane, Santa Clara Gary Leonard Gary Francis Leonard (born February 16 1967 in Belleville, Illinois) is a former professional basketball player. Leonard stands 7'1" and weighs 295 lbs. An all-state and All-America prep basketball selection as a senior at Belleville East High School, Leonard went on to a , Los Angeles Calvin Y. Louie, San Francisco Frank A. Macaluso, Jr., Tulare Paul ``Chip'' Mailander, San Diego Robert C. Mannheim, Los Angeles Bruce Martin Margolin, Los Angeles Paul Mariano, Contra Costa Scott A. Mednick, Los Angeles Jonathan D. Miller, San Mateo John ``Jack'' Mortensen, Sacramento Paul James Nave, Marin Donald A. Novello, Marin Charles Chuck Pineda Jr., Sacramento Bill Prady, Los Angeles Christopher Ranken, San Mateo David Laughing Horse Robinson, Kern Georgy Russell, Santa Clara Darrin H. Scheidle, San Diego Mike Schmier, Alameda Billy Ray Smith Billy Ray Smith Jr. (born August 10, 1961 in Fayetteville, Arkansas) is a former National Football League linebacker for the San Diego Chargers (1983-1992). Prior to that, he was a two-time consensus All-American selection for the University of Arkansas. , San Francisco Erik Smith, San Francisco Christopher Sproul, San Francisco Lawrence Steven Strauss, Los Angeles Tim Sylvester, Santa Cruz A. Lavar Taylor, Orange Marc Valdez, Sacramento William B. Vaughn, Contra Costa Jim Weir, Nevada County Lingel H. Winters, Alameda Michael J. Wozniak, Alameda REPUBLICANS Douglas Anderson, Ventura John W. Beard, Los Angeles Ed Beyer, Orange Cheryl Bly-Chester, Placer Todd Carson, Orange William S. Chambers, Placer D. Logan Darrow Clements, Los Angeles Robert A. Dole, Santa Clara Joseph R. Evanns, Ventura Gene Forte, Monterey Richard Andrew Gosse, Marin Jim Hoffmann, San Joaquin Don Houston, Santa Clara S. Issa, Los Angeles Michael Jackson, Los Angeles Stephen L. Knapp, Santa Clara Dorene Musilli, Sonoma Gino Martorana, Fresno County Tom McClintock, Ventura Mike McNeilly, Los Angeles Carl A. Mehr, San Diego Jeffrey L. Mock, Los Angeles Joseph Morones, Sacramento Geoff Nathanson, Los Angeles Wolfgang Georg Neckien, Los Angeles Heather Peters, Los Angeles Bryan Quinn, Santa Clara Reva Renz, Orange County Daniel W. Richards, San Bernardino Kevin Richter, San Joaquin Jamie Rosemary Safford, Placer David R. Sams, Ventura Arnold Schwarzenegger, Los Angeles Ralph S. ``Rotten'' Sherwood, Ventura Bill Simon, Los Angeles Beverly Thompson, Ventura Peter V. Ueberroth, Orange Paul W. Vann, Orange Van Vo, Orange Chuck Walker, Santa Cruz Jon William Zellhoefer, Santa Clara AMERICAN INDEPENDENT Diane Beall Templin  This article or section contains information about one or more candidates in an upcoming or ongoing election.Content may change as the election approaches. , San Diego GREEN Peter Miguel Camejo, Sacramento Ivan Alexander Hall, Shasta Maurice Walker, Alameda Daniel T. Watts, Santa Clara INDEPENDENT Iris Adam, Orange Brooke Adams, Orange Angelyne, Los Angeles Mohammad Arif, Los Angeles Badi Badiozamani, San Diego Joel Britton, Los Angeles John Christopher Burton, Los Angeles Michael Cheli, Sonoma Gary Coleman, Alameda Mary ``Mary Carey'' Cook Scott W. Davis, Santa Clara Ronald J. Friedman, Los Angeles Leo Gallagher, Los Angeles Jack Grisham, Orange Sara Ann Hanlon, Los Angeles Sharon Holland, San Francisco Arianna Huffington, Los Angeles Jerome Kunzman, Contra Costa Todd Richard Lewis, Los Angeles Shu Yih Liu, Los Angeles Mike P. McCarthy, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856.
Robert McClain, Alameda Darryl L. Mobley, Contra Costa J. Leonard Padilla, Sacramento Jeff Rainforth, Sacramento Sharon Rushford, Santa Clara George B. Schwartzman George B. Schwartzman (born December 15, 1945) is a California, USA, businessman who ran for Governor of California in the 2003 California Recall. Financially conservative and socially moderate, Schwartzman ran as an independent. , San Diego Richard J. Simmons, Los Angeles B.E. Smith, Trinity Mathilda Karel Spak Elizabeth Swaney, Alameda Patricia Tilley, Sacramento Brian Tracy, San Diego Nathan Whitecloud Walton, San Diego LIBERTARIAN John J. Hickey John J. Hickey (August 22, 1911–September 22, 1970) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wyoming. Born in Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming, Hickey attended public schools and graduated with a law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1934, and , San Mateo Ned Fenton Roscoe, Napa PEACE AND FREEDOM C.T. Weber, Sacramento Source: AP survey of county registrar offices CAPTION(S): 4 photos, box Photo: (1 -- 2) Left, California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante is the most notable of 50 Democrat candidates in the Oct. 7 recall election. Right, Arianna Huffington, left, greets Maria Shriver at the registrar's office Saturday, where Huffington and Shriver's husband, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, right, filed candidacy papers. Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer (2 -- 4) Left, at a Santa Monica family clinic, embattled Gov. Gray Davis signs a bill Saturday banning two flame-retardant chemicals. Above, Bill Simon, who lost to Gray Davis in November, arrives in Norwalk to file candidacy papers for the Oct. 7 recall election. Rene Macura/Associated Press Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer Box: AND THE RUNNERS ARE (see text) |
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