Ducking and hiding, I'm not sure. Avoiding what's inevitable? Yes.

They're nervous. They're avoiding the inevitable.

She's not going into hiding,

Its easier to stay out than get out

[After first ducking the issue on Wednesday, Schwarzenegger surprised lawmakers with his statement.] If this is true, ... it would be very disrespectful to the many millions of Californians who support this bill to make a decision without even allowing the proponents to make a case for his signature. This is not just another bill.

[I was] not exactly sure why all the things were being advertised. It didn't resemble anything I had agreed to do.