Posted on 03/10/2017 12:04:09 PM PST by nickcarraway
In The Running Man, a 1987 dystopian action flick set in 2017, Arnold Schwarzeneggers character goes to great lengths to punish a power-drunk reality-TV host for his manipulation of the American people. The real Schwarzenegger is considering doing something similar in 2018, when he might run for the U.S. Senate so he could be a thorn in President Trumps fleshy side.
Politico reports that the former California governor is eyeing the Senate seat currently occupied by Dianne Feinstein, who will be 85 next year, when shes up for reelection. Its unclear whether Schwarzeneggers potential run would be with the GOP or as an independent, but what is clear is that he would be anti-Trump.
Unlike those in the GOP who aligned against Trump in the Republican primaries only to slink over to his side in the general election, Schwarzenegger remained steadfastly against him. A month before the election, Schwarzenegger put out a statement saying that he would not vote for the Republican in a presidential race for the first time since becoming a citizen.
But as proud as I am to label myself a Republican, there is one label that I hold above all else American. So I want to take a moment today to remind my fellow Republicans that it is not only acceptable to choose your country over your party it is your duty.
Asked about Schwarzeneggers 2018 plans by Politico, his spokesperson didnt deny that the former Governator may try to become a Senatator. Right now Gov. Schwarzeneggers focus is on using his platform to bring some sensibility and coherency to Washington by fighting for redistricting reform, like we did in California, Daniel Ketchell told Politico. We are keeping all of our options open as far as how we can accomplish that.
While Politico quotes one expert who believes Schwarzenegger would become an instant player should he run for office, its worth remembering that he left Sacramento in early 2011 with a 23 percent approval rating and a $28 billion budget shortfall. The economy was to blame for some of his unpopularity, but so too were his efforts to balance the budget by cutting spending on programs that helped the states most vulnerable populations. He was so unpopular by the time his term was ending that current governor Jerry Brown was able to sink his opponent, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, by suggesting that she was the second coming of Schwarzenegger.
On top of his political shortcomings, Schwarzenegger is also an oft-accused groper who fathered a child with a household worker. Trump may have proved that sexual impropriety isnt the impediment to higher office that it once was, but it sure seems like California could do better.
At least we know where Arnie’s brains are? He’s worthless, IMO, as are all the RATS in CA and the gutless GOP.
Yes. Support CA secession.
Unpopular with WHOM?
My opinion/vote is worthless for I do NOT live in California.
I used to like him a lot, but consider him a sleazy, shady character now. I wonder if the fruits and nuts in Calif. would actually vote him back into office?
If Ah-nold challenged DiFi as a Dim, he might win that way.
He is not the fighter Trump is. He campaigned conservative, but folded without a fight. He never really tried to “blow up the boxes”
And his brother sings “Hey, Man, Nice Shot.”
Thank you. I did NOT know that. I do recall seeing him on Johnny Carson and he was incredibly well-spoken. Very intelligent guy.
“Unpopular” is putting it mildly. He was a lousy Governor.
As far as I can remember, he didn’t do a whole lot for CA; and his wife was ultra-liberal .. and he allowed her to color everything he did .. to fit the ultra-liberal mode.
CALIFORNIA NEEDS A CONSERVATIVE GOVERNOR WHO IS NOT COWARDLY; AND DOESN’T HAVE A LIBERAL WIFE RUNNING THINGS.
Go back to Austria.
This ‘tard has the nerve to say that “independent redistricting” is working out great.
Another thing, during his last week in office, he pardoned California House Speaker Fabian Nuñez's little scumbag kid of murder, presumably since he figured he was leaving politics for good and wouldn't have to suffer repercussions for it.
Hindsight is 20/20, isn't it, Ahnuld?
It would not happen, not now or in the near future.
Still far too many rock ribbed conservative 2nd Amendment practicing, ranchers, farmers and dairymen (among others) in the central valley, the Sierra's & northern ca. They would go to war first than allow a socialist takeover of their lands and their businesses.
I’m talking about cutting loose the areas that are 55-60% leftist or higher, not the Republican or marginal areas of CA.
You’re right, but he should have vowed, during the lead-up to the election in which his reforms were rejected, to resign immediately if the reforms did not pass. He should have rightly said that the reforms were his sole reason for running, and that, if the voters rejected the reforms, they rejected him as governor. Let it burn.
Well, California IS reaping the whirlwind that they created and fed.
I feel badly for the "normal" Californians who suffer because of the politician's idiocy.
I'm floored that CA passed the "top two" vote getters in the primaries to run for Senate.
So you'll be stuck with who can out-liberal each other.
EVERYONE loses under that system.
That would have been the honorable thing to do. He’s a Rino.
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