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Article: Struggling Davis turns up the heat; Going mano a mano with Schwarzenegger, governor focuses on sowing doubts about rival.(USA)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
- Article date:
- October 1, 2003
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Byline: Mark Sappenfield Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
OAKLAND, CALIF. -- Long the overlooked outsider, California Gov. Gray Davis has suddenly and dramatically reshaped next week's recall election. For months, Governor Davis has stayed above the fray, crafting a softer image at town-hall meetings and maligning the recall from a dignified distance. Now, he is jumping in headfirst.
In addresses and advertisements, Davis has focused the full might of his campaign machinery on GOP front runner Arnold Schwarzenegger - challenging him to a debate, questioning his voting record, and charging him with lying about the economy.
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