Daniel Weintraub, author of Party of One: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of the Independent Voter, explores the governorship of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mr. Weintraub contends that after initial problems Governor Schwarzenegger has had success working with both Republicans and Democrats and that his approach to reaching out across the political aisle is the prototype for future politicians. 

Daniel Weintraub writes public affairs columns for the editorial page of The Sacramento Bee. Prior to his current position, Mr. Weintraub was a political analyst for MSNBC and was the capitol bureau chief for the Orange County Register.