Streetwise Streetwise (November 16, 2005)

Question and interviews by Saqib Rahim. Photographs by Brian Connelly.
Were you surprised or disappointed with any of the results from the November 8 special election?
Asked on California Avenue in Palo Alto.

Dennis Dillon
Retired
Cowper Street, Palo Alto
"I was not disappointed, but I was surprised to the extent that Schwarzenegger's proposals went down."

Eric Uhrhane
Software engineer
Alma Street, Palo Alto
"No, I was pretty happy with it."

Charles Halleck
Retired judge
Manor Way, Los Altos
"I figured the governor had it coming, since he wasn't interested in working with the legislature."

Murthy Nukala
CEO, internet company
California Avenue, Palo Alto
"I didn't pay much attention to the election. ...I'm not really political."

Jaye Bergen
Singer
Sheridan Avenue, Palo Alto
"Teachers took this as a personal attack. ...I'm pleased the voters spoke."

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