Discussion Questions

Aired, September 10, 2003

With the latest statewide poll showing his support in the single digits, Republican gubernatorial candidate Peter Ueberroth Tuesday pulled out of the October 7 recall race.

1. What type of election is scheduled in California in October? Who are candidates seeking to replace?

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2. Which candidate announced his withdrawal from the race on Tuesday? Of which political party is he a member?

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3. What reasons does he cite for leaving the race? How might his decision affect the outcome of the election?

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4. Who are are the current Republican and Democratic leaders in this race?

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Related Links

CNN.com: Ueberroth quits California recall race (http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/09/09/calif.recall.ueberroth/index.html)

CNN.com Special Report: California Recall (http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/calif.recall/)

CNN.com: New California poll (http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/09/09/mgrind.hot.tuesday/index.html)

Keywords

California recall election, Gray Davis, Peter Uberroth