Mark DiCamillo
Mark DiCamillo
backing change clear confusion greatest means potential
There is clear confusion on Prop. 78 as to who is backing it, which means it's the one with the greatest potential for change in preference.
adjusted daily factor people risk
People have pretty much adjusted to the risk factor of earthquakes and go about their daily lives.
economy economy-and-economics effect fairly ominous retail spending starts
That's the most ominous finding. That could have a fairly significant effect on the state's economy if retail spending starts to be hit.
direction modest moving
It is a modest improvement. But it is moving in the right direction.
among bush members
I think there has been an overarching re-evaluation of Bush among some members of his own party.
looks people process segment step terms voters
I think it's a two-step process and it looks like he's successfully getting people over in terms of step one to the undecided column. But there's a segment of voters who are withholding judgment. They know who Schwarzenegger is, but they are not sure.
among bigger expected latinos
I think you will see a bigger than expected turnout among Latinos because of this one issue.
election outcome shape
What will be more influential on the outcome of (this year's) election is the shape of the turnout: Who will (vote)?
open people
He's getting more people to be open to his re-election.
calling change names november onto sorts suspect tone
I would suspect his tone would change significantly if they don't make it onto the November ballot. If that happened, I could see calling the Legislature all sorts of names by the end of the campaign.
bond improving productive ratings
Working on the infrastructure bond is a productive activity. That's what's improving the governor's ratings and the Legislature's rating.
cynics-and-cynicism level rough voters
Those are pretty rough numbers, the level of cynicism. He just has not communicated with voters in making his case.
arnold overall people trend
The overall trend for Arnold Schwarzenegger is favorable, but there are a lot of people still in play.
economy education illegal job talking wilson
Wilson did a masterful job of talking about illegal immigration -- anything but economy and education -- and that was the No. 1 issue.