Well, this is quite a surprise.  California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) has signed a bill authorizing a pilot Clean Elections program for candidates for Secretary of State.  Following passage in the state legislature the bill had been sitting on his desk for quite a while. Activists around the state flooded the Governor's office with calls in support of the legislation. Congratulations to the California Clean Money Campaign and their allies for their work to get this bill passed. From here the bill will go to the ballot for voter approval!