Arnold is still undecided. But is expected to decide on Monday.
I'm guessing he won't. The reasons to save Tookie aren't compelling enough (over any other death inmate). And the political pressure from the right is too much, given Arnold's recent appointment of a Democrat as his chief of staff and amends to the left. In fact, by showing that he was willing to meet with Tookie's lawyers and yet still allow for his exeuction, it will emphasize that he has conservative values in mind and give him great political capital amongst the right.
I'm guessing he won't. The reasons to save Tookie aren't compelling enough (over any other death inmate). And the political pressure from the right is too much, given Arnold's recent appointment of a Democrat as his chief of staff and amends to the left. In fact, by showing that he was willing to meet with Tookie's lawyers and yet still allow for his exeuction, it will emphasize that he has conservative values in mind and give him great political capital amongst the right.