Quinn says "signs"of a "great Democratic landslide" nationwide in November

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Tony Quinn, co-editor of the nonpartisan California Target Book, sees danger signs of a "great Democratic landslide" nationwide in November (that could hurt Schwarzenegger in California - per the LA Times Michael Finnegan).

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-me-arnold24feb24,1,7060762.story?coll=la-headlines-politics


Gov. Faces Reelection Obstacles
Schwarzenegger brings in Bush operatives to help him overcome his dismal poll ratings, empty war chest and angry GOP base.
By Michael Finnegan
Times Staff Writer

February 24, 2006

<snip>Adding to his difficulties is the poor national political climate for Republicans. Public anger at President Bush and the GOP over the Iraq war, a lobbying scandal, a botched Medicare drug plan and other issues could hurt Schwarzenegger and other Republicans on the California ballot in November, said Tony Quinn, co-editor of the nonpartisan California Target Book election guide.

"The great danger is that's the way this year is starting to look," said Quinn, who sees signs of a "great Democratic landslide" nationwide in November.

Schwarzenegger's most immediate challenge is to tamp down the revolt among his party's conservative base, which he will face tonight at the state GOP convention in San Jose.

But his difficulties are far broader, as illustrated by a poll released this week by the Public Policy Institute of California.<snip>

"You can't beat somebody with nothing," said Republican strategist Stu Spencer. "And they've got two nothings."