Schwarzenegger Victorious

American Voices

October 15, 2003 | ISSUE 39•40

After the recall of Gov. Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California. What do you think?

I voted for Arnold because I agreed with his economic plan. And because I was afraid he might punch me in the face if I didn't.

Daniel Powell
Sound Engineer
At last, a political family that combines the remnants of the Camelot dynasty with the origins of the Predator franchise.

Molly Prather
Executive Secretary
It certainly is an interesting career path, to go from bodybuilder to movie star to politician to man in way over his head.

Will Becton
Anesthesiologist
I'm from Minnesota, and I demand some credit. We elected a ridiculous joke of a governor years ago.

Brandon Calhoun
Systems Analyst
Who would have thought that a bad Austrian artist who's obsessed with the human physical ideal could assemble such a rabid political following?

Sarah Jacobs
Lyricist
Don't blame me—I voted for the porn star.

Kevin Napier
Radio Operator

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