Arnold goes where candidates fear to tread

SF Chronicle ^ | Wednesday, June 25, 2003 | Carla Marinucci

[presidio9]

Arnold Schwarzenegger chatted on the air with shock jock Howard Stern Tuesday about nude scenes, his political ambitions, physical equipment and whether he wanted to have sex with his movie co-star. In the process, he illustrated why juggling entertainment and politics might be tougher than saving the world in "Terminator 3."

[Zathras]

And this bothers the SF Chronicle?
I smell Bob Mullholand.

[gubamyster]

If Arnold really wants to go where other candidates fear to tread, he needs to tell us how he will terminate the illegal alien problem in CA.

[katze]

His candor is refreshing.

[presidio9]

but he's also a controversial radio personality best known for racy features like "Lesbian Dial-a-Date" and "Butt Bongo Fiesta."

Yeah, I'm sure the mere thought of such vulgarity gives the Chronical editors hives.

[isthisnickcool]

I met Arnold in 1975. Very cool dude.

[amused]

'Now, go out there and crush the enemy.'

Conan the Californian...coming to a Governor's mansion near you!

[presidio9]

Yes, but could he kick Al's fat ass?

[amused]

Yes, but could he kick Al's fat ass?

I may be biased but Al could take him ;-)

[presidio9]

ANYBODY BUT DAVIS!!!

[Republic Rocker]

this is good, although raunchy at times Stern is a very clever man and gets masses to follow him..... the right can use a little loosening up anyway...

Go AHHHNALD!

[presidio9]

Agreed. The good Reverend is Superman. Be sure to vote for him in your local Democrat Primary.

[blau993]

Plenty of politicians have appeared on Howard's show with no adverse results. NY Governor Patacki and former NJ Governor Whitman both probably picked up some votes by their appearances. Ditto for Senator Arlen Specter in his last campaign. Howard can be rude and crude, but I think most people are smart enough to know it is all a schtick and to keep it in perspective.

[El Sordo]

[John Lenin]

Arnold will be a disaster for California. Riordan is the only logical republican who can win the recall. We don't need some imbecile like Jesse Ventura running the state when it is in a crisis, Riordan bailed out LA, he can bail out California.

The stupidity of most people astounds me.

[Thoro]

Heh, I thought the most surprising thing about the interview was that Howard and Robin both saw T3 and said it was really good.

[Callahan]

Arnold is a social liberal with some big goverment tendencies. He's a RINO to most on this board--but he's also no Leftocrat. The libs fear him. I admit to having a fondness for the guy. I started lifting weights after I saw "Pumping Iron" in the 8th grade and never quit.

[Callahan]

Arnold at 17. Great friggin' genetics.