Schwarzenegger elected in California

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Californians have risen up in political revolution, storming the polls in record numbers to throw their governor out of office and elect in his place Austrian-born action film star Arnold Schwarzenegger who tapped a deep vein of voter anger.



Governor Gray Davis was swept out of office in stunning defeat as Californians vented their fury over the state's sputtering economy and the career politician leading them, a man who once dreamed of winning the White House.

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Is that man's hand groping Arnold's breasts in that picture?

...but seriously, I think Swarzy will be great for California. I can't wait to see what his first changes to the States laws and political environment will be! It'll be interesting to say the least!

Glad to see the corrupt governor that so many demon rats supported get thrown out on his ear. Good luck to Arnold

Now, if we could just get our corrupt Governor thrown out on his ear !

Now if we could just get the career polititians out of every elected position. and especially if we could throw our current president out..

Please no debate just offering an opinion just ignore me if you disagree...

rob for once we do agree on something...ignoring you. long live bush

I think in the movie "Demolition Man", (Sly Stallone, Wesley Snipes) Sandra Bullock makes mention of "President Schwarzenegger".

They'll have to change the law on qualifications for President before we get to that, but could Demolition Man be a prophecy of the future?

Oh great We'll be eating @ Taco Bell for the rest of our lives...

HH.. Better than the chicken soft taco though???

'Go Radford Rams!'

Official results page

Now if Angelyne would have made an interesting addition to the Capitol. At least you know where she was coming from.... Or if Gary Coleman was elected you know he'd at least stand up for the little guy...

DA GOVENATOR!!!!

I just hope they don't expect the story to have a happy ending in less than 120 minutes. California has some problems that will be difficult for anyone to solve without a little pain on the part of the citizens.

Just remember,

I'LL BEE BAAAKKK!!

I think it would be great if Swarzy brought in other Stars who have bene in some form of office or another, Like Eastwood; He was/is mayor of Monterey isnt he?? Imagine an all-star cast in the Govenors mansion.

I wonder if anyone in particular on the other coast will take notice of that.

I doubt that it will have much effect except to bring the economy to the forefront in some campaigns. It's interesting that the conservatives blamed the liberal Davis here while the liberals blame the so-called conservative Bush on a national front.

In my opinion the current economic situation has little to do with either although the current budget shortfalls reflect over-spending in optimistic times.

It seems to me that ideological and emotional issues will prevail over reason as shown by the differences in county results.

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San Francisco County:
Arnold Schwarzenegger - 39,330 votes - (18.9%)
Cruz M. Bustamante - 132,123 votes - (63.4%)

Los Angeles County:
Arnold Schwarzenegger - 787,048 votes - (45.0%)
Cruz M. Bustamante - 657,135 votes - (37.6%)

San Diego County:
Arnold Schwarzenegger - 418,555 votes - (59.4%)
Cruz M. Bustamante - 167,993 votes - (23.9%)

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I wonder what effect Arnold's success wil have on fishing releated issues?

If california can do it we can do it federally to get Bush recalled (yeah right it will never happen). We will see Jeb in 2008. And we will see Bush ride Arnolds shirt tail for California votes in the upcoming months. Arnold isn't even a Republican it was a ploy to get into office. Like someone else mentioned previously there are not going to be any major changes California has too many problems. I cant wait to see what happens when he HAS to raise some taxes. This is Bush's chance to help him out for his own election, and get California's electorial votes, and make Arnold come out a hero.

Arnold is more of a Republicat

So it has begun

He's a Republican.........just a moderate Republican. He's campaigned for the GOP Persidential candidate the last few elections.

He may not fit the "typical" GOP model, but that doesn't mean he's not a Republican.

How come Arnold would not debate or talk about any of the issues, i believe he recieved votes on false hopes, please explain to me what he can do to change California's economy. I have to agree with Chris Matthews on this one.

Tis better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt..

I was in LA and watched the CA gubinatorial debate. Arnold actually came across as very well spoken on the issues, although he did request to get the questions in advance.... The degree to which Arnold brings about any changes remains to be seen, but his presence sure did create some enthusiasm down there.

Enthusiam is great bravo for Arnold, yes i will agree he brought voters out that have never voted before, and yes i watched the debate also, he did sound great, but like you said he had the questions in advance. I hope he doesn't dissapoint the new voters, like many voters were dissappointed in the Bush/Gore fiasco.

I believe what brought Arnold out was the love of the crowds....people screaming Arnold! Arnold! What comes next is going to be the real test. I don't envy him the problems he's inherited and has promised to fix. The State of California is probably more in debt than some entire countries. Big, hard decisions will need to be made; some of which will hurt. Alot. I honestly don't know if he's up to that task. Ronald Reagan, the obvious comparison, was a sophisticated politician who happened to have had acting lessons. He made it in the political world through the use of savvy a lot more than his string of B-movies. Arnold got his in by being a blockbuster draw. Talk about your unprovens.

And what is Hollywood going to do about T4!? The end of T3 saw the bombs dropping; the potential for sequels is endless!!

Arnold is a motivator I think. He may be able to work with the Ca legislature and he certainly can motivate the population to get behind him. Perhaps what they need down there is someone who is not a career politician (liar). Conservatives got over 61% of the vote in the biggest turn out since 1964 in a state almost taken over by socialists. The demon rats who flooded into the state to support Gray Davis made fools of themselves, especially Jesse Jackson...That crap about voters being disinfranchised....helllllo Jesse it was a huge turn out. And Dick(head) Gephart...oh baby what a sleeze ball phony!
California is a shining example of what left wing liberal politics will get you.....a ticket to the poorhouse.

i personally find this whole thing distasteful. yes, gray davis was a bum, no question... but he was re-elected after the majority of his screwups had happened. the saddest thing imo is the power of celebrity in this country. if arnold was just a well-known bodybuilder (and not a mega-hollywood star) he would have been in the electoral mix with the child actors and porn stars. he could have run during the past election, but i don't think he could have held up over a long campaign dodging debates and saying he's going to "terminate" whatever issues come up.

at least the comic industry has been given a boost. if only there were publicly traded comedy acts to buy stock in.

oh,well... at least it's california.

chris

Guess who's next...

In Washington Mike Lowry (remember him? He was the left wing liberal governor who looks like Yassar Arafat) and Brock Adams were serial gropers....And Booth Gardner too!
No big deal! a butt here, a boob there...grope your way to the governor's mansion..Hey in California Larry Flynt of Hustler magazine got 14,000 votes , Gary Coleman got 12.000 and a porn star got about 12,000 votes too.

Fortunately a politician's penchant for groping doesn't seem to follow party lines as Brock Adams was a republican I believe? :p

Mike Lousy, and Booth "Wally Cox" Gardener!! You would have to go and remind me of those two dipsh!ts!

In my company I can't even tell a joke for fear it will offend someone. Got a letter from the CEO yesterday outlining our latest expanded harassment policies....So much for Grandpa gettin some leg at work!

Political Correctness.... Blahhhh

Its for Wu$$ies

Edit... (What I meant to say was [Bleeeeep!] politcal correctness... its for Pu$$ies... But I thought I might offend someone)

Ok ok soo... What celebrety would you like to see elected president???

Dennis Miller

Jimmie Kimmel

i want remind everyone that the California based 9th circuit court of appeals has, in the past, brought us such jems as the Boldt decision and a ban of the PLEDGE OF allegiance. My point? They are all crazy down there!!

Call E Fornia is home to alot of crazy people that is for sure.

i like the part where arnold took out a campaign against indian gambling and how they dont pay taxes, im sure that will be on his list..woohooo, bout time, hope it reaches this state..

Hey!

Piper has MY vote for Prez........ So right Piper!

MC

Anyone seen Slabquest?

I just spoke to Slab today..He has successfully shamed all the political buzz off of PP and so he has retreated to NFR purgatory....back to boring stuff...