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New Starring Role(Schwarzenegger Hits a Grand Slam)
The Orange County Register ^
| 9/1/2004
| Martin Wisckol & Dena Bunis
Posted on 09/01/2004 7:04:03 AM PDT by kellynla
From recycling much of his recall-election stump speech of a year ago to calling critics of the economy "girlie men" to asserting that "we're back" from the attack on the American way of life, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger lit up the Republican convention with his freewheeling star power Tuesday.
Delegates could hardly have been more thrilled by the prime-time show.
"This puts him over the top as a national political figure, not just an action figure," said delegate and Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle.
But the task for Schwarzenegger extended far beyond the faithful gathered at Madison Square Garden. Many expected the actor-politician to attract more television viewers than any speaker other than the president. He topped a lineup of speakers designed to attract those who might not share George W. Bush's positions against abortion, against expanded funding of stem-cell research and against further gun control.
Because he showed in running for California governor that he had mass appeal, Republicans also hope that he can motivate people to the polls who might not otherwise turn out. Part of that could come from those inspired by his rags-to-riches immigrant story particularly immigrants themselves, who have traditionally gravitated toward Democratic candidates.
"To my fellow immigrants listening tonight, I want you to know how welcome you are in this party," he said after recounting his immigrant experience, similar to that part of the speech he gave while campaigning last year. "We Republicans admire your ambition. We encourage your dreams. We believe in your future."
(Excerpt) Read more at ocregister.com ...
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: arnold; bush; election; gwb2004; rncconvention; schwarzenegger
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To: kellynla
"To my fellow immigrants listening tonight, I want you to know how welcome you are in this party," Well that certainly won't endear him with the Tancredo wing of the party.
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posted on
09/01/2004 7:39:31 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
(It's sad that the news media treats Michael Jackson better than our military.)
To: kellynla
I'm no Arnold fan but that was a very good speech indeed. I wonder how many point the GOP might have picked up in Cali.
To: cymeckajax3
I said the same thing to my dad last night - I heard echos of Reagan in his speech.
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posted on
09/01/2004 7:39:55 AM PDT
by
egarvue
(Martin Sheen is not my president...)
To: lemura
I don't believe it - you're now an Arnold supporter?
First I am an American and a Republican. And if you read my initial post on this thread and my posts for the past year, you wouldn't make such a ridiculous statement. The governor gave an excellent speech. PERIOD! Now if you are going to try to make any broad stroke assumptions about my personal feelings and political beliefs simply because I complimented the governor on his speech last night, then you are making a serious mistake.
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posted on
09/01/2004 7:46:08 AM PDT
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
To: lemura; kellynla
I was at that first HB appearance, we waited forever for the busses... but I wan't that turned on by his speech....Now Rudy's speech was just a huge speech... Arnold was suppose to beat on some DemonicRat, and he didn't...
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posted on
09/01/2004 7:48:33 AM PDT
by
Ernest_at_the_Beach
(A Proud member of Free Republic ~~The New Face of the Fourth Estate since 1996.)
To: kellynla
I can't believe they put that photo on the front page...guess they are trying to play kissie face...
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posted on
09/01/2004 7:50:02 AM PDT
by
Ernest_at_the_Beach
(A Proud member of Free Republic ~~The New Face of the Fourth Estate since 1996.)
To: Flashman_at_the_charge
I'm no Arnold fan but that was a very good speech indeed. I wonder how many point the GOP might have picked up in Cali.
Almost twenty percent of the registered voters in CA are Independents and those of us who live here know that elections are won and lost on the Independent vote. Those voters historically do not make up their minds until the night before or the day of the election. And Arnold's speech last night carried by all the MSM certainly helped the GOP with those voters.
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posted on
09/01/2004 7:52:51 AM PDT
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
I can't believe they put that photo on the front page...guess they are trying to play kissie face...
I couldn't say...I canceled my subscription to the Times a very long time ago...oh for the days of the Herald-Tribune. LOL
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posted on
09/01/2004 7:54:32 AM PDT
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
To: kellynla
Do you mean the Herald-Examiner? Now that was a fun newspaper!
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posted on
09/01/2004 8:45:37 AM PDT
by
truthkeeper
(Yeah, I have a 1998 signup date. So?)
To: truthkeeper
Do you mean the Herald-Examiner? Now that was a fun newspaper!
Yep, I remember Scott Ostler(who's at the Press-Telegram now I believe) and Alan Malamud(God rest his soul) in the sports...our version of the NY Post. LOL
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posted on
09/01/2004 8:53:37 AM PDT
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
To: truthkeeper
yep, I meant the Herald-Examiner...thanx
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posted on
09/01/2004 8:54:44 AM PDT
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
To: kellynla
Arnold went yard. Only Arnold would have the stones to say Nixon was the reason he was a Republican.
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posted on
09/01/2004 8:57:32 AM PDT
by
MattinNJ
(Only Arnold would have the stones to say Nixon was the reason he was a Republican.)
To: Petronski
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posted on
09/01/2004 8:58:47 AM PDT
by
MattinNJ
(Only Arnold would have the stones to say Nixon was the reason he was a Republican.)
To: kellynla
Arnold gave a great speech.
I watched my wife who doesn't usually care for political speeches. Normally, she reads a book during a republican speech. We never listen to rat speeches.
A few minutes into Arnold's speech, she put her book down and really started to listen. She was shaking her head positively and verbally agreeing.
At the end, she said "I hope Arnold travels through California and other key states to support GW.!"
I agree!
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posted on
09/01/2004 8:58:55 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(https://www.swiftvets.com/swift/ccdonation.php?op=donate&site=SwiftVets)
To: kellynla
Funny how many out of staters are thrilled with our governors feel good speech.
Being from California, I and others found it very strange that not once did he even mention this epic invasion of millions of illegals that are flooding into our state, not to mention the entire country now. It is California's biggest, most dangerous issue, it's caused unbelievable economic and social chaos. Yet Schwarzenegger didn't even so much as mention it.
I am glad all the out of staters are now star struck over our California governor. It didn't impress this Californian one bit.
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posted on
09/01/2004 9:06:17 AM PDT
by
Joe Hadenuf
(I failed anger management class, they decided to give me a passing grade anyway)
To: kellynla
I missed the speech but was stunned when I turned the tube on to hear Dan Blather (socialist) say something like "Arnie knocked Kerry around like a cheap hockey puck" or something to that effect. Bravo
To: Joe Hadenuf
Being from California, I and others found it very strange that not once did he even mention this epic invasion of millions of illegals that are flooding into our state, not to mention the entire country now. It is California's biggest, most dangerous issue, it's caused unbelievable economic and social chaos. Yet Schwarzenegger didn't even so much as mention it. In fairness Joe, apparently that subject is verboten to ALL the speakers. And, like you, I don't agree with that approach one bit. Still, I liked Arnold's speech very much. Very upbeat and positive.
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posted on
09/01/2004 9:16:49 AM PDT
by
truthkeeper
(Yeah, I have a 1998 signup date. So?)
To: kellynla
Some of my liberal friends are claiming that Arnold said he watched the Nixon-Humphrey presidential "debates"... and there were no such debates. The only transcript that I have seen quotes Arnold as saying he watched the Nixon-Humphrey presidential "race". Does anyone remember what he actually said?
They claim Arnold is a liar because of this.
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posted on
09/01/2004 9:26:11 AM PDT
by
Pest
(I will choose Free Will!)
To: kellynla
Best line:
"It's like I've one an osacr... as if I'd know."
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posted on
09/01/2004 9:31:28 AM PDT
by
Conservomax
(There are no solutions, only trade-offs.)
To: MattinNJ
"What party is he?"
"THEN I AM A REPUBLICAN".
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posted on
09/01/2004 9:32:16 AM PDT
by
Conservomax
(There are no solutions, only trade-offs.)
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