Atta boy Arnold. I don't like ya, and you are not my Governor, thank God, but I am pleased to hear that you support stem cell research 100%. Shrub has to be disappointed in you, but you are doing the right thing.

Probably only doing this in anticipation of the incurable disease he'll eventually contract due to the endless steroids he pumped into his body through the years. Self preservation is a stronger draw than party loyalty.

Don't read this, Pucker; you might end up liking Arnold after all: he also went against both the Cal. Democrats AND GOP in supporting the open primary proposition, also on the November ballot, which would allow the two top primary vote getters, regardless of party affiliation, to proceed to the general election, thus allowing primary voters to cross party lines in all races but the presidential.

With these two actions added to his strong environmentalist and gay rights positions - he recently ignored the RR and signed more legislation expanding our legal protections - AS is proving himself an independent and capable governor who has gauged Californians exactly and is turning out to be much more than just a pleasant surprise.