An LA Times article on the fires captures the fundamental difference between Schwarzenegger and Davis.
California's incoming and outgoing governors toured charred areas; both appeared sobered. "They say these are the most devastating fires that have happened in the last decade," Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger said during a visit to Simi Valley. "What the firefighters are doing here is extraordinary. This is why I'm out here visiting, to let them know what great heroes they are."Guess which one chose the blue pill?
Davis, at Scripps Ranch in San Diego County, said he was reminded of scenes of devastation that he saw as a soldier in Vietnam.
County Supervisor Greg Cox said that he encountered a "nightmarish tale of red tape" while seeking the governor's help in asking the Pentagon to authorize the use of military-owned helicopters and tankers."Not my table", says the Ex-Gov. No tip. Posted by Kevin Murphy at October 29, 2003 09:21 AM | TrackBack
Davis, at a news conference at Scripps Ranch, said it was the duty of the U.S. Forest Service, not the governor's office, to ask for the assistance.