Saturday, August 22, 2009

Fabian Nunez

When he became speaker of the state Assembly two years ago, Fabian Nunez surprised many by standing up to the star power of Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, even as other Democrats were busy cutting deals. The personable lawmaker with a rags-to-riches story emerged as a key counterpoint to the celebrity actor-turned governor.

Nunez's resolve has spread. Democrats have taken on Schwarzenegger's special election agenda and could hand the governor his first serious defeat at the polls next month. "Fabian is more willing to confront and fight than the governor ...

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