CALIFORNIA Democrats are showing increasing confidence in challenging Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger after a series of bruising political battles that have weakened the Republican who once seemed invincible.

Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger has spelled out his views on issues ranging from abortion to taxes in a radio broadcast during his campaign for the governorship of California.

Trailing in the latest poll for California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger has hit the airwaves to attack his main Democratic opponent for the first time.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER has played the role of Hamlet more than the Terminator recently, deliberating whether to be or not to be a candidate for governor of California.

American congressman Gary Condit has lost the Los Angeles Democratic congressional primary to a former aide.