(CPOD) Sept. 9, 2003 – Republican Tom McClintock was the victor in the first debate of California gubernatorial candidates, according to a poll by Survey USA released by News10. 30 per cent of respondents believe McClintock won the contest, while 22 per cent say Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante had a better showing.
(CPOD) Sept. 9, 2003 – Republican Tom McClintock was the victor in the first debate of California gubernatorial candidates, according to a poll by Survey USA released by News10. 30 per cent of respondents believe McClintock won the contest, while 22 per cent say Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante had a better showing.
Governor Gray Davis – re-elected just last November – has suffered from low approval ratings as a result of the state’s energy crisis and budget deficit.
Early front-runner Arnold Schwarzenegger decided to skip the Sept. 3 meeting. 55 per cent of respondents say the actor’s decision was wrong. Schwarzenegger has confirmed his participation in an encounter to be held in Sacramento on Sept. 24.
Polling Data
Who do you think won the debate between gubernatorial candidates?
Tom McClintock | 30% |
Cruz Bustamante | 22% |
Peter Ueberroth | 12% |
Arianna Huffington | 9% |
Peter Camejo | 3% |
Was it right or wrong for Arnold Schwarzenegger to skip the debate?
Right | 37% |
Wrong | 55% |
Source: Survey USA / News10
Methodology: Interviews to 1,444 registered California voters who saw the Sept. 3 debate. Margin of error is 1 per cent.
