Gray Days - The New York Times chronicles the fiscal crisis facing states across the nation, but pays particular attention to the massive deficit situation we're looking at here in California. The lack of a state budget is one more reason critics are calling for Gov. Gray Davis' ouster...even though a recall election will cost the state $30M we don't have.

One of these critics is, of course, Terminator 3 star Ahnuld. I happened to be home at lunch and caught him on a daytime talk show. As described in this National Review piece, Arnold is great at staying on message...as evidenced by talking to the ladies of The View about his strong family values and being a strict disciplinarian. I'm sorry, Gray Davis may be unpopular, but he was elected by a majority of votes cast. We don't need to spend more money we don't have. But if Darrell Issa's recall campaign is a success, I have no doubt that we'll be looking at Mr. Maria Shriver taking over the state Capitol.