October 9, 2003

The Governator

Now what?

California will have an actor-governor in office who probably doesn’t know what to do with the governor's office now that he’s won it.

More to the point, what’s California going to do now that the Republican party has swiped yet another election from its democratic adversary? Can’t beat ‘em in an election? Forget next time. Recall the bastard!

But is he really a republican, or does he simply play one on a ballot? Major party defining issues like gun control, gay rights and abortion the governor-elect sides with the democrats. Business, he’s republican. Taxes? Republican.

Just like the rear window of my truck – University of Florida sticker on top, a Garnet and Gold spear on bottom – he has a serious political identity problem. Then again, so do I. Socially liberal, strong federal government, pro-choice and favor a strong military.

California legislators have already taken to the NPR airwaves wondering which spots this gubernatorial leopard is going to show when he sits in the governor’s chair. And, does Gov. Davis sign recently passed legislation currently on his desk? Does he appoint judges, fearing oddball decisions by The Governator?

Oddly enough, just after the afternoon budget meeting at the newspaper the decision was for Ahnold news to be “the big picture” on the page. Even with the threat of Nevada’s governor being subject to recall, South Carolina doesn’t have one. So who the hell cares here?

Yeah, it’s history. Sure, it’s Ahnold. Just wait for the next California election when it’s time to recall Gov. Schwarzenegger. And don’t you think they won’t do it!

- Rich