Should California approve $50 billion worth of bonds to improve roads,
schools and other aspects of the state’s infrastructure, as tentatively
proposed by the Schwarzenegger administration?

Does the failure of Proposition 76 mean that taxes are on the way with the
2005-06 state budget? The governor said as much during the campaign, then
recanted. What happens now?

“What impact, if any, will the results of the Special Election have on the
Legislature when lawmakers get back to Sacramento in January? Regardless of
whether the governor’s proposals are approved or rejected, does this
election set an agenda for lawmakers in 2006?”

What is your best guess as to what will happen on Nov. 8?
Which propositions will pass? Which will fail?

Will Proposition 73, the abortion-consent and notification initiative, drive
voter turnout? Will pro-life voters flock to the polls to get it approved?
Will pro-choice voters flock to the polls to oppose it?

“What’s the best, most effective TV ad you’ve seen so far in the special
election campaigns? Why?”

Today’s Capitol Weekly lists the salaries of the Assembly and Senate staff
members. About 200 staff members earn $100,000 annually or more. Do you
think the Legislature’s staffers are overpaid?
Do you think they are underpaid?

“If Proposition 77 is approved on Nov. 8, how many seats in the Legislature
can Republicans expect to pick up?”

“What, at the very least, would have to happen in the Nov. 8 special
election to enable Democrats and other critics of the governor to declare a
political victory?”

“Regarding Gov. Schwarzenegger