Why did California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pick Abel Maldonado to the new lieutenant governor of California?

From latimes.com: Schwarzenegger taps Abel Maldonado for lieutenant governor The Republican has crossed the aisle on some key votes and also aspires to being elected to the job next year, making his confirmation by the full Legislature less than certain. Reporting from Sacramento - State Sen. Abel Maldonado, a moderate Republican from Santa Maria who has parted with his caucus on key votes at the request of Gov.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, has been chosen by Schwarzenegger to be the next lieutenant governor. Schwarzenegger, a fellow Republican, made the announcement Monday at a taping of "The Jay Leno Show." If confirmed by the Legislature, Maldonado would replace John Garamendi, a Walnut Grove Democrat, who was recently elected to Congress.

The governor called Maldonado "a terrific, loyal man that has worked very hard in public service." He added: "But he's also into bipartisanship and post-partisanship, so he can cross the aisle. He makes ... more.

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