Arianna Huffington Clear Winner Of California Debate

Leading the charge against the former Mr. Universe was independent commentator Arianna Huffington, who is far behind in polls ahead of the Oct. 7 vote and has little to lose.

When Schwarzenegger attempted to interrupt her at one point, she said: "This is the way you treat women, we know that."

It was perhaps the sharpest dagger of the evening, because of allegations that Schwarzenegger's past statements and behavior reveal a sexist attitude. The actor fares much better with men than women in polls.

Given a chance to respond, the action star said: "I would just like to say that I just realized I have a perfect part for you in 'Terminator 4."'

Huffington later said the actor was alluding to an interview about 'Terminator 3' in which he expressed pleasure in shoving a woman's face into a toilet bowl on film.

"That was such a clear unambiguous indication of what he thinks of women," Huffington said after the debate. "I found that so offensive to the women of California."