Replies

Having met Arnold, I've been a witness to a very amazing event.

When only a handful of people were looking, in the first person I saw him personally confront a group of sour Russian diplomats who were being quite critical of America.

I saw the blood in his face rise in anger, and then I watched him disarm these Commies handily with wit, intelligence and well-reasoned debate. I saw the live response and impact of those persons in attendance, who erupted in spontaneous applause and wild cheering in support, admiration and some shock at his bold and brilliant repartee. It was a formidable performance - he would have made any American proud.

Before this event, he had already won the easy admiration of most likely the more shallow among us who are simply in thrall to his celebrity and image. Afterwards, he had won over each and every one of us, from doctor, lawyer, engineer to business entrepreneur.

His courage was infectious, and everyone felt that day they had witnessed a milestone event. We knew with certainty that this man would one day be a political force to be reckoned with.

I've watched his career ever since in the knowledge and perspective of that day, and I have observed a careful, deliberate craftsman laying solid building blocks for a future political career. His diverse investment savvy and service with Conservative administrations including the President's Council on Physical Fitness under George H.W., his successful work on specialty California propositions, all these have been no random events or accidents.

I can conclude that Arnold is the most likely to succeed in the current stable of Republican hopefuls, is the most likely to astonish even the most cynical of Republican, and is by far the most likely to grow rapidly and positively in political power like the Austrian Oak he is.

Support Arnold, vote for him, and nurture this rising GOP star. He will simply not let you down.