The Governator Strikes Back

Wednesday, 28th October 2009

It's been a while since we last checked in on Arnold Schwarzenegger and last time we looked California remained a basket-case (making it an awkward poster child for the Tories "let's all be Californian" motif. But hey, that was in happier, more lucrative times. So fret not.) Still, it's good to see that the Governator still enjoys excellent relations with the state legislature. Consider this letter:

As a practical matter, veto first ask questions later is a perfectly sound modus operandi. But it's good to see Arnold send a rather pointed message too:

Over to you, Stephen Pollard...

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THX1138

October 28th, 2009 5:01pm Report this comment

He's great on Twitter too.

http://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger

ndm

October 28th, 2009 5:16pm Report this comment

The backstory seemingly starts with State Rep. Tom Ammiano telling the Governor to "kiss my gay ass." The vetoed bill was about funding of the Port of San Francisco and may or may not have been worthwhile.

The practical reality is that Schwarzenegger tired of being Governor when five of his ballot measures went down in flames a few years ago. He has no real interest in the job - and I doubt he ever did. He probably just thought it would be a way to upstage the former mayor of Carmel - who retains a stellar reputation in the movies.

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