Substance? We want photo-ops!

Apparently California gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger does not like to debate, or at least wants a cheat sheet in advance. Arnold is only participating in one debate, in which the participants get the questions in advance. He is skipping a debate this week in order to give a speech. Maybe Arnie should join a debate club and throw his hat into an actual election instead of the free-for-all, governor-by-default nonsense that is currently gripping the Golden State. Better yet, Arnold's campaign committee could come up with a plan for photo-op debates. The analysis would go something like this:

Talking head #1: Gee, Bustamante looks like he is forcing himself to smile as he holds that little baby.

Talking Head #2: Schwarzenegger looks like a natural as he shakes hands with that mayor from that obscure town.

Talking Head #1: Ueberroth has been working hard to promote that he was once the Commissioner of Baseball. Look at him talking with Barry Bonds, no doubt offering batting tips.

Talking Head #2: Arianna just has that pampered princess look about her. I think Arnold clearly wins this debate.

Talking Head #1: Clearly, I can't wait to see the candidates in their military photos. Arnold should win that one, also.

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