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"Arnold says he's not going to participate in the special interest process, " Stutzman said. "He's not going to pander to anyone for their support."
Schwarzenegger won't accept money from public employee unions, single- interest groups and other organizations that want to know where he stands on their issues before they write a check, Stutzman said. - article
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Despite the pledge, records show that Schwarzenegger has raised more than $1.2M from some 100 large contributors, many of whom have business before the state (
special interest groups).
These include Paul Folino, CEO of Emulex, an Orange County-based technology company and Hilmark Cheese, a central valley company that has lobbied extensively on dairy interests.