Schwarzenegger renominates Maldonado (for Lt. Gov.), sets stage for 90 days of battle

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Source: Sacramento Bee

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has abandoned a showdown with the Assembly over swearing in Abel Maldonado as lieutenant governor – at least for now.

Rather than carry out his vow to administer the oath of office to Maldonado despite the Assembly's refusal to confirm him, the governor switched gears Friday.

Schwarzenegger announced that he will withdraw Maldonado's nomination, then resubmit it next week for a future vote.

That restarts a 90-day clock for confirmation, which means the debating and the fighting could continue for weeks.

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