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Davis' best tool: A penchant for survival
Davis' best tool: A penchant for survival
(EXCERPT) Supporters, his few friends and past foes have learned not to count embattled governor out, By Tom Chorneau, Associated Press SACRAMENTO -- Most of the world knows Gray Davis as the unpopular governor of California who could be replaced in the coming weeks by one of 135 candidates, including one of Hollywood's biggest superstars. Missing from today's headlines, however, are details of Davis' 30-year career, the five statewide elections he's won and his hard-earned credentials as one of the state's most successful politicians. And most important, his supporters say, his penchant for survival. "A lot of people don't realize how tenacious this guy is," said Doug Bosco, a former congressman who served in the Assembly while Davis was chief of staff to then-Gov. Jerry Brown. "He's overcome a lot in his life, and it wouldn't surprise me a bit to see him overcome this recall, too." This challenge, however, is immense. Burdened by long-standing criticism that he cares more for his own political goals than anything else, Davis has been blamed -- perhaps unfairly -- for two disastrous events: the 2000-2001 energy crisis and the state's massive budget deficit. Slow to react in both cases, Davis has watched his approval ratings hit the lowest ever recorded for any elected official in California. The resentment, a... U.S. and friendly nation laws prohibit fully reproducing copyrighted material. In abidance with our laws this report cannot be provided in its entirety. However, you can read it in full today, 14 Sep 2003, at the following URL. (COMBINE the following lines into your web browser.) The subject/content of this report is not necessarily the viewpoint of the distributing Library. This report is provided for your information and discussion. http://www.oaklandtribune.com/Storie...631801,00.html --------------------------- Otis Willie Associate Librarian The American War Library http://www.americanwarlibrary.com |
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