August 9, 2003

California Governor's Race: Arnold's Chances

Scale of 1 (not a chance in hell) to 10 (he's a shoe-in)
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average: 0.14 of 1171 votes Posted by schmeeve at August 9, 2003 3:59 PM
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Write McClintock and ask him to drop out in order for the same reasons Simons dropped out. You can write him at:

senator.mcclintock@sen.ca.gov

Posted by: Cheryl Tomlinson at October 3, 2003 11:51 AM

Well, Simon is gone, although he never had a chance in the first place. That leaves Ueberroth and McClintock, which will barely register on anyone's radar.

However, that doesn't negate that we live in a liberal country (combine Gore votes and Nadar votes from last election, much more than 50%), not to mention an extremely liberal state. I don't think it'll be possible for Arnold to stem that tide, despite his celebrity status.

He also is also likely polarizing the female vote, as his "staff" is turning into a good ol' boys club. Not to mention stupidity such as Rob Lowe. (One actor who played a politician advising another actor trying to be a real politician. Comedy!) Then there's the Wiesenthal "investigation" into his father.

It appears to be turning into an uphill battle.

Posted by: schmeeve at August 27, 2003 11:57 AM

I think Arnold's chances are 7 of 10. He's got the name recognition, but has two hurdles. First, he's got to get his political credentials out there- especially his work on Proposition 49. Second, he has to push the other 2 GOP candidates out of the race. Then, he has a great shot at being the next California Governor.

Posted by: arnold for governor at August 24, 2003 3:32 PM