CNN projection: Davis out, Schwarzenegger wins

[goobergunch]

Tuesday, October 7, 2003 Posted: 11:02 PM EDT (0302 GMT)

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- CNN projects that California's electorate will recall Democratic Gov. Gray Davis and choose actor-turned-politician, Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Golden State's next governor, based on statewide exit polls.

Davis, re-elected to a second term less than a year ago, would become the first governor recalled from office since 1921, when North Dakota voters ousted Gov. Lynn Frazier.

The race -- borne out of voter discontent with the California economy and dissatisfaction with the incumbent Democrat's leadership -- tightened in the closing days, marked by accusations against front-running replacement candidate Schwarzenegger, and charges of ugly politics.

Polls closed at 8 p.m. (11 p.m. EDT).

more...http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/10/07/recall.main/index.html

It is my sad duty to report that it appears Arnold Schwartznegger will be the next governor of California. ;(

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