Schwarzenegger, who beat Democratic challenger Phil Angelides with 56 per cent of the votes to retain his seat, also picked up 31 per cent of votes of those who disapprove of Bush -- a clear signal that California has swung against the President, but is in favour of the governor who has, on key issues such as stem cell research and even the Iraq war, repeatedly voiced opposition to White House policies.
Image: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates with his wife Maria Shriver, mother-in-law Eunice Kennedy Shriver and his son Christopher after being re-elected.