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Arnold Schwarzenegger: King of bodybuilding,
movies, politics and media, by Greg Tingle - 8th August
2003
Following
in the footsteps of Ronald Reagan, Jesse "The
Body" Ventura and a cast of other charismatic,
Hollywood types, Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking on
the world of politics, the closely related cousin
of media.
Schwarzenegger
has been carefully cast by the powers that be, and
was endorsed by President George W. Bush himself,
to conquer the American political arena, in the role
of Californian Governor.
California
has created a political circus that will make Florida’s
2000 presidential vote look normal. California, after
all, gave us presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard
Nixon, congressman Sonny “I Got You, babe”
Bono and mayor Clint Eastwood.
Television
stations are broadcasting their campaign images with
slogans like, "California's Crazy Recall"
or "Craziness in California."
One
many ask the question, how much of politics is a tawdry
act?
The
announcement by Schwarzenegger has caused tremendous
debate, and excitement in all kinds of circles - politics,
Hollywood, fandom and every other demographic conceivable.
Even Oprah!
The
vote for governor is in two stages. Californians must
first state whether they think Gray Davis should be
recalled. If not, they then must choose who should
be governor from what may be a potentially huge list
of candidates. At present count there have been over
500 applications. Any Californian can stand provided
they can collect 65 signatures, pay a fee of $5000,
complete pages of paperwork and want the attention.
Detractors
of Schwarzenegger say that he is under qualified,
and the like, whilst supporters say he is living the
American dream, going from an unknown, to world class
bodybuilder, iconic movie star, role model, and now,
leader for America!
Schwarzenegger
knows how to work the media and political machine,
with a recent appearance on the Jay Leno Show, and
his wife, Marie Shriver being a household name and
face of American television. It will be interesting
to see how much time NBC devotes to promoting Arnie.
Shriver, a member of the Kennedy political dynasty,
is set to take a leave of absence from her NBC role.
On NBC's Today show, Arnie said, "Leadership
means that you set goals for yourself, as I have always
done in my life".
On
the 7th August, The Late Show with David Letterman
even went with a Top 10 Arnold Schwarzenegger Campaign
Promises.
Schwarzenegger
is of course, still fresh of the set of the highly
grossing blockbuster, Terminator 3.
One
may wonder what motivates Schwarzenegger. In his campaign
appearances so far, he has insisted he is so rich
that he cannot be bought and will not be beholden
to special interest groups. True lies?
Scores
of voters feel that even with fame and money, Arnie
is the man for the top job.
The
world's press, whilst not all pro Schwarzenegger,
are giving him what he wants - a ton of free publicity.
Like
it or not, and many don't, Americans can relate (and
now vote), for this likable guy.
Get
ready for Arnie to terminate the opposition!
Version #2 of the same article
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#3 of the same article
Links:
Official
Websites
Arnold
Schwarzenegger official website
MSNBC.com
Maria Shriver profile
Terminator
3 official website
Terminator
1 official website
Media
Man Australia
Interviews
Media
Man Australia interviews, including political figures
Media
Man Australia founder, Greg Tingle, interviews Ric
Drasin, who used to train with Arnold
Media
Man Australia interviews Lorraine (Abner Zurd) Fontanes,
Democrat Candidate for Governor, who says she "will
kick Arnie's ass"
Media
Man Australia, Greg Tingle, interviews Daniel Weintraub,
of The Sacramento Bee - 17th Aug 2003
Profiles
See
the photo of Arnold, Ric Drasin and Ken Waller in
the gym
Media
Man Australia profile of Jesse Ventura
Bodybuilding
Stuntmen,
Stunts & Daredevils
Mind,
Body and Spirit
Articles
Selling
the political message online, by Greg Tingle
California
Insider: Weblog by Sacramento Bee Columnist, Daniel
Weintraub
60
Minutes, Australia: Schwarzenegger - 28th April 2002
The
Village Voice: Der Vild, Vild Vest! 13-19 August 2003
Media
Research Center: Articles on Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnie
declares candidacy - The Age
Star
reveals finances - The Age
Candidate
Arnold could set California wealth record - The Age
Schwarzenegger
blowing political opposition away - The Age
ABC
Radio Australia - The World Today: Arnold Schwarzenegger
runs for Governor of California - 7 August 2003
ABC
Radio Australia - AM - George Bush endorses Arnold
Schwarzenegger's bid for Governor - 9 August 2003
Femail.com.au
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
History
News Network Poll: What Does Arnold's Race for Governor
Say About American Democracy?
Moviehold:
Arnold Schwarzenegger interview
Will
media hammer Schwarzenegger? Commentary: Journalists
must not act star-struck - CBS
Warren
Buffett Adds Muscle to Schwarzenegger's Campaign -
Yahoo! News
Schwarzenegger
adds former statesman George Shultz to campaign team
- Yahoo! News
Cable
TV Networks Pull Schwarzenegger Films - Yahoo! News
- Reuters
Bush
Says Schwarzenegger Would Be 'Good Governor' - Washington
Post
A
Land Governed by Film Stars - New York Times
In
Full Field, It's All About Schwarzenegger - New York
Times
Host
of Candidates Poses a Challenge for California Republicans
- New York Times
Schwarzenegger
Shows Hand to Media - Boston.com - 20th August 2003
In
Marketing, All Things Arnold - New York Times - 25th
August 2003
Arnie
bulks up the brains trust - The Australian - 22nd
August 2003
Actor
adds Buffett to campaign - The Sacramento Bee - 14th
August 2003
Candidates'
finances get a first look - The Sacramento Bee - 10th
August
Put
Schwarzenegger Under Media Microscope - Los Angeles
Times - 8th August 2003
Schwarzenegger
out front - The Washington Times - 12th August 2003
Pasadena
Star News.com: Political articles
Websites
The
Arnold Fans : The Strongest Community of Arnold Fans!
(linked to MMA articles and interview)
Greg
Tingle's That's Hollywood
Media
Man Australila
Entertainment
News
PRESS
RELEASE (SCHWARZENEGGER.COM OFFICIAL WEBSITE)
August
6th, 2003
ARNOLD
ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTIONS
REGARDING CALIFORNIA’S HISTORIC
GUBERNATORIAL RECALL ELECTION
IN A SPECIAL APPEARANCE ON
“THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO”
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
Arnold
Schwarzenegger made a special appearance on “The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Wednesday, August
6 (11:35-12:35 A.M. ET) to officially announce his
intentions with regard to the recall election for
Governor of California. While an abundance of rumors
about whether or not Schwarzenegger will join the
historic race for the Governor’s office have
been circulating in the past week, viewers finally
got an answer from Schwarzenegger himself.
Schwarzenegger,
a frequent guest and friend of “The Tonight Show,”
most recently appeared on June 26 to promote his return
to the big screen in “Terminator 3: The Rise
of the Machines.”
If
you haven't already, be sure to visit MSNBC.com
for the latest news and a video segment. CLICK
HERE to view the video.
“The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno” is from Big Dog Productions
in association with NBC Studios. Debbie Vickers is
the executive producer.
An
official statement from Arnold will post shortly on
Schwarzenegger.com
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