From Celebrity to Politician Arnold Schwarzenegger became governor of California, not because he supported the issues of the majority, nor because he had a plan to solve California’s economic crisis, but because the economy was failing and he rose to the “occasion.” His popularity in the movie industry gave him the “face” he needed to win the reelection. As easy as it seemed, how did Arnold manage to be so successful in his campaign? He is a popular figure with almost no experience in politics. Known for his star role in “Terminator,” how did his figure affect his chances of getting elected governor of the most populous state in the nation? “California is accustomed to watching movie stars and entertainers plunge into politics – Ronald Reagan, Clint Eastwood, the late Sonny Bono” (Sanchez). Californians love to watch celebrities take up roles in politics. In fact, they are so sick and tired of politicians making the same promises over and over again that they prefer to have people who don’t specify their goals right out. So in this situation, Arnold is the celebrity, presenting himself as the hero, who promises to relieve California of its debts. ‘He’s something different. He’s not a politician (Sanchez),’ stated Lori Lateer of Pasadena, 49, a vice president of a manufacturing firm. Isn’t that what everyone wants to hear? He’s got the style, he’s got public appeal, and he most definitely has the money to go along with them. So what’s wrong with California now? The only problem is the tremendous amount of debt accumulated over the years. What makes people think that Arnold will be able to restore California? At one of his campaign tours around the state, people waited two hours to hear him s... ... middle of paper ... ...he ran for governor, his appearance, and the situation. The past really does repeat itself. Just like 9/11, people reacted quickly and tried to find the fastest solution; the same has happened in California. Works Cited Sanchez, Rene. “Voters put their faith in actor.” The Washington Post. 8 Oct. 2003 Werner, Erica. “Calif. Ousts Gov. Davis, elects actor/” The Denver Post. Canellos, Peter S. “Politicians claim Schwarzenegger’s win as their own.” The Denver Post. 9 Oct. 2003 Carman, Diane. “Gropers seek to grab power from women.” The Denver Post. 8 Oct. 2003 Coleman, Jennifer. “Groping stories failed to dent star’s appeal.” The Denver Post. 9 Oct. 2003 Brown, Fred. “Mr. Schwarzenegger goes to Sacramento.” The Denver Post. Kasindorf, Martin. USA Today. 16 Oct. 2003 McMahon, Patrick. USA Today. 14 Oct. 2003
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In the novel, he shows toughness, courageousness, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Arnold shows these three components by writing comics and playing on the high school basketball team. He uses these traits to be the person he is in the book. Arnold proves that even when the odds may be against you, you can still fight for what you
California represents is not as easy to attain as they once thought. The characters in The Day of the
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President Obama’s State of the Union Address and Governor Christie’s State of the State Address appear to compare and contrast to each other. The two speeches are similar in their rhetoric as during the introduction, both of them appealed to the people of their individual, separate governments. The two speeches were similar in specific topics that were covered by Obama and Christie. Obama and Christie highlighted the issues of education, job training, health care, job growth, the economy, and infrastructure investment. The two speeches not only outlined the successes and failures of the specific administration, but Obama and Christie also drew attention to specific individuals, whom were watching the address, for their part in the administration. Regardless, In both speeches, each speaker has stated that they plan to come back to their individual governments with acts, and bills, in the future to help plan a better tomorrow. Last of all, the two speeches were similar in their ways of drawing an applause from the audience. Obama and Christie both heaped praise upon the accomplis...
Introduction Reagan, Ronald Wilson (1911- ),the 40th president of the United States (1981-1989), enforced the policies that reversed a general direction of movement toward greater government involvement in economic and social regulation. Reagan as the younger of two sons, was born in Tampico, Illinois and spent most of his childhood in Dixon, Illinois. After studying at Eureka College,a small Disciples of Christ college near Peoria, Illinois, he majored in economics, and became the president of the student body, a member of the football team, and captain of the swimming team. He had special drawings toward acting, but after the graduation in 1932 the only job available related to show business was as a local radio sportscaster. In 1936 he became a sportscaster for station WHO in Des Moines, Iowa. A year latter, Reagan went to Hollywood and began an acting career that spanned more than 25 years. He played in more than 50 films, including "Knute Rockne"-All American (1940), "King's Row" (1942), and "Bedtime for Bonzo" (1951). Early political career Reagan's first political activities were associated with his responsibilities as a union leader. As union president, Reagan tried to remove suspected Communists from the movie industry. When the U.S. House Committee. Began an investigation in 1947 on the influence of Communists in the film industry, Reagan took a strong anti-Communist stand testifying before the committee. Reagan emerged on the national political scene in 1964 when he made fervent television speech supports for the Republican presidential candidate, United States Senator Barry Goldwater from Arizona. Although the election was lost, Reagan's speech brought in money and admiration from Republicans around the country. After the speech a group of Republicans in California persuaded Reagan to run for governor of California in 1966. Reagan appealed to traditional Republican voters. He defeated Edmund G. (Pat) Brown, Sr., Democrat, by almost a million votes. The election of 1980 Reagan spent years making political friends at party fund-raising dinners around the country. In the election of 1980 for the president, the candidates were Carter and Reagan. The contrast between the television personalities of two candidates was very important to people. Carter’s nervous manner had never been popular to people, while Reagan’s charm and happy face was a call for return to patriotism, which appealed to the public. Many voters believed that Reagan was forceful leader who could get their lives in shape and who could restore prosperity at home.
...he rest of the world views California as the “ideal place to live.” However, if California continues to infringe the negative, discriminatory political view its immigrants, the “California Dream” will no longer subsist.
Reagan decided to run for Governor of California in 1966 and defeated Edmund G. Brown, Sr., by nearly one million votes. His two terms as governor were tough because six of the eight years he served the legislature was controlled by Democrats, him being a Republican. As governor, Reagan became known as a conservative politician who wanted to restrict government involvement in economy and society.
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Since the founding of our nation, government has constantly been changing and developing as the United States has been evolving. What started out as thirteen colonies rules by another country expanded into fifty states of an independent country each with its own ideas and people to look out for. With this expanding country it was important that the government expand but also that the American people felt like they had a voice. Their voice can be heard in the varying types of participation of the political process at the national, state, and local level. Mona Field’s California Government and Politics Today and Ann O’M. Bowman’s State and Local Government: The Essentials both discuss the topics of the importance of state government, the levels and types of political participation done by Americans, and the increasing importance of state governments.
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health care. The Governor of California wants the taxpayers to believe state employees are the
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