Posted on 06/18/2004 3:59:50 PM PDT by RonDog
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GOP has star-power dilemma
How will party use Schwarzenegger?
- Carla Marinucci, Chronicle Political Writer
Friday, June 18, 2004With less than three months to go before the Republican National Convention in New York City, a prime-time cliffhanger is in the works over whether the Bush camp will use it or lose it -- the megawatt influence and star power of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Among the most sensitive issues is whether Schwarzenegger, a GOP marquee name, will be given a prized prime-time speaking spot at the party's presidential convention August 30-Sept. 2 at Madison Square Garden.
On the pro side: As the party's star actor, Schwarzenegger would get worldwide attention, and -- to the delight of networks -- draw millions of potential viewers to the now scripted-for-television political convention.
On the con side: The White House worries about lavishing too much attention on one Republican elected official who has shown an uncanny ability to upstage the party's star, Bush himself. A prominent role for Schwarzenegger also could anger the Republican right wing, which opposes his social views on such issues as abortion and same-sex marriage.
Ken Mehlman, campaign manager for Bush-Cheney '04, in an interview with The Chronicle, made no commitment on the specific role the Bush team expects the California governor to play, saying only that Schwarzenegger "is one of the great leaders of our party.''
Asked about talk that the White House is worried Schwarzenegger might outshine Bush at the convention, Mehlman downplayed the matter, suggesting that Schwarzenegger is one of many stars in the GOP...
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Care to elaborate?
Are you, one who claims there are no limits on the 2nd Amendment - and those that have been placed there by the Supreme Court are illigitimate - now claiming that there are limits on the 1st Amendment?
So what is it..?
Are you a proud defender of the Constitution, or just a petty hypocrite?
Knock off the personal attacks.
That last little shpiel of yours made it onto the "Comments from Fans" section of my FR profile page. Congratulations.
Very done.
That statement speaks volumes about your character.
You are a gun-grabber, plain and simple.
What, in your esteemed opinion, is the purpose of the Second Ammendment?
I am implying that defending ourselves against a tyranical government is the purpose of the 2nd. Not killing cops. Cops will be on our side too, as will most of the military.
You cannot stand and defend yourself. You continue to throw out strawmen.
I have been out of town and have alot of pings to read and/or respond to.
You go your way and I'll go mine.
When people like you need me, we will be there. Not for you, but you will derive the benefit.
See ya.
Stay safe !
Am I the "other little friend"?
Oh, c'mon, I really, really wanna be the "other little friend"
Hmmmm.... now you've got me thinking. Once the ban goes away, I can put a VLTOR stock on my carbine. Coupled with a sling and a trenchcoat, I just might carry it on the one or two days a year that it's cold enough for a trenchcoat here in Florida.
You have proven once again that you know nothing and are just a newbie troublemaker.
Yep. Another of the "only the police and military should have guns" crowd.
It's MANDATED by the Declaration of Independence, when it gets corrupt enough!!! You are the "Nut!" The military and the police serve "we the People!" Not the other way around as you're putting it! Geeze!!!
And extreme measures like a gigantic Sierra-Nevada Conservancy!!!
You're outta yer gourd!!!
This appears to be an attempt by the press to create a controversy where none exists in an attempt to taint this trump card the GOP holds.
LOL!!!!!!
Houston is SOOOOOOOOO ............. much cooler!!!!!
Thanks for the laugh buddy!!!!
I will be srrong and courageous ............
I will be "srrong" and then will realize that "strong" would be better!!!!
LOL! With all the humidity too.
I really need to get back out West one of these days-- maybe Utah.
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