Schwarzenegger is skipping out on a debate tonight which is being attended by all the major candidates -- Bustamante, Ueberroth, McClintock, Huffington and even a Green Party candidate. Sure, he's attending a debate Sept 17, but there, the questions will be provided ahead of time, giving Schwarzenegger the opportunity to be spoon fed his answers. Which means he's afraid of an open fight.

So, do we need a governor who we already know has to practice his lines?