Moderated by Mr. Statham, Republican incumbent Governor Schwarzenegger and Democratic challenger Mr. Angelides debated state and national issues. The debate was ‘conversational’ with no beginning and ending statements and no time limits. The questions came from California citizens on line at Californiadecides.com. 

The program included campaign commercials.

The debate, sponsored by the California Broadcasters Association, was held in Capistrano Hall at California State University-Sacramento.