Color me surprised. I really enjoyed the plot of T2, so did most people, so they will expect it to follow up logically, I'd ask question on how they explain making another movie when the last one tied up all the possible loose ends, but I'm sure I'll find out when I see it.
The studio execs were doing limited screenings with almost no press, which is a tell tale sign for a big sequel that they know they have a problem. Can't say about the Governor talk though, maybe that is a new trick.
When Die Hard 4 comes out look for a rival studio to put out rumors of "Bruce Willis for California Governor!"