McClintock Calls on Schwarzenegger to Resign If Charges Prove True

KXTV Sacramento Channel 10 ^ | October 5, 2003 | KXTV

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McClintock Calls on Schwarzenegger to Resign If Charges Prove True

State Senator Tom McClintock called on Arnold Schwarzenegger to withdraw from the race for governor if allegations of improper sexual advances prove to be true.

Asked by reporters what he would tell Schwarzenegger, McClintock said, "If those allegations are true, you should drop out of the race."

McClintock was careful not to condemn Schwarzenegger out of hand, but made his feelings on the issue clear. "If the allegations are true, and again coming as late as they are, I believe they need to be treated with great skepticism, that conduct is reprehensible," he said.

He went on to tell reporters that if the charges are proven, Schwarzenegger does not deserve to occupy the governor's office. "As the father of a 13-year-old daughter, I would have a great deal of trouble accepting that that kind of conduct has been elevated to the highest office in the state," he said.

The potential scandal hovering over Schwarzenegger could provide an unexpected boost for McClintock's campaign. The conservative state senator is current lagging well behind both Schwarzenegger and Democrat Cruz Bustamante in the polls.

[Recourse]

Tom's trying to have it both ways. He shouldn't even begin to dignify the LA Times' allegations. I suppose it's moot - the polls show Arnold is a lock.

[CheneyChick]

Nice pic.

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[tallhappy]

He shouldn't even begin to dignify the LA Times' allegations.

Schwarzenegger admitted such behavior and apologized.

[spectre]

Et tu, Tom?

[Bob J]

That does it with me for Tom.

[republicanwizard]

What do you expect from a lunatic?

[Uncle Miltie]

I demand Arnold resign if he didn't grope willing nubile fillies in his youth. A guy who works out that hard had to get more than a little action.

[TheDon]

Sigh....

[strela]

Captain E.J. Smith issues orders that the deck chairs all be polished and arranged in semicircles on the deck of the Titanic.

[EternalVigilance]

What the hell was he supposed to say? If the allegations are true we should make Arnold King of the World? Sheesh..

[opinionator]

If he ever runs for statewide office again, he won't get my vote.

[BJungNan]

That does it with me for Tom.

You mean accepting money from the Indian Gambling Tribes did not do it for you already?

[jjames69]

guess i'll have to vote for arnold.

[EternalVigilance]

You say nothing.

That's not an option for public figures, candidates, who are interacting daily with the press. Get real.

[merry10]

He should say nothing. For him to say things like this means he is beyond desperate. I agree with whomever said he should not dignify these stories.