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California Insider writes:

I still think he has created an unnecessary buzz around the campaign, a message that is repeated so often and so widely that it must be reaching the electorate: he is unwilling or unable to answer tough questions. By extension, the message is that he is unprepared to govern.

I can confirm that average folks in the general public have gotten the message that Schwarzenegger is short on specifics or plans -- and that this perception is shaping their views of the candidate. But those I've talked to seem to think that Schwarzenegger is doing this intentionally. It will be interesting to see how this develops. Schwarzenegger may be setting people up with low expectations for his make or break debate Sept. 17.