Schwarzenegger praises Reagan, as Kerry campaigns for Angelides

AP ^ | 10/30/6

[SmithL]

Former Democratic Gov. Edmund "Pat" Brown dismissed his Republican challenger in the 1966 gubernatorial race as a Hollywood interloper who had no business trying to become California's chief executive.

"He's an actor," he said of Ronald Reagan. "You know who shot Abraham Lincoln don't you?"

On Monday, the 40th anniversary of Reagan's landslide gubernatorial election, the first step on his road to the White House, was celebrated at his presidential library. The attendee attracting the most attention was another actor-turned-politician, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Schwarzenegger avoided discussing the campaign, focusing instead on Reagan's legacy. He also praised Nancy Reagan, the 85-year-old former first lady, during the luncheon tribute.

"Forty years may have passed, Mrs. Reagan, but you are still the first lady in our hearts," Schwarzenegger said.

After a brief speech embracing Ronald Reagan's legacy, Schwarzenegger turned to Mrs. Reagan and said: "I have studied your husband. I promise you I will try to live up to his example."

Other attendees included former Republican Gov. Pete Wilson, billionaire oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, Merv Griffin and a long list of Republican politicians.

The nation's former first lady, good friends with Maria Shriver and an occasional guest at the Schwarzenegger home, has endorsed the governor for re-election

[martin_fierro]

"He's an actor," he said of Ronald Reagan. "You know who shot Abraham Lincoln don't you?"

I'm pretty sure it wasn't President Reagan, Moonbeam.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

"I have studied your husband. I promise you I will try to live up to his example."

The next earthquake in CA won't be an earthquake but Reagan spinning in his grave.

[goldstategop]

I wonder what The Gipper would think of a liberal Republican praising him.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus

[calcowgirl]

http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/speech/4608/

Monday, 10/30/2006
Transcript of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Remarks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

[hoppity]

My dad went to this today. He asked me if I wanted to go, but I told him I had to wash my car.

[Amerigomag]

I wonder what The Gipper would think of a liberal Republican praising him.

In his lifetime, Ronald Reagan was many things. I don't think he'd mind.

I think instead, he would respond "I wish they knew what I know now"

[calcowgirl]

Now, in closing, Mrs. Reagan, I want to say something to you. I want you to know that I have studied your husband because I admire the kind of man he was. I admire what he had accomplished. And I admire how he accomplished it. So, I pledge to you that I will try to live up to his example.

[newzjunkey]

To contrast, John F Kerry was BASHING our volunteer military at the Angelides event:

"You know, education, if you make the most of it, if you study hard and do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq." Download the 10 sec audio here (mp3)

[FlingWingFlyer]

Kerry campaigns for Angelides

Sounds like Angelides has gone into the "He Can't Make It Any Worse Than It Already Is?" mode.

[RichInOC]

Marty, Pat Brown (Edmund G. Senior) was the guy who said that. Jerry Brown (Edmund G. Junior) is Moonbeam. You know how it is. Ronald Reagan had "Skipper" (a.k.a. little Ron) to deal with. Pat had Jerry.

[BunnySlippers]

Edmund Brown is still alive?

[RichInOC]

Pat died ten years ago. Unfortunately, Jerry's still around.

[Amerigomag]

I thought the speech was well written and probably was well delivered.

The role of gentlemanliness and humor in a era of vitriol and rancor. The courage and willingness to compromise in an atmosphere of increasing polarization. The preeminence of foresight, beyond immediate political gain, to craft lasting policy.

As a notable Irishman once said:

"The polished delivery of an emotionally appealing message is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on a liberal."

...or did he?

[1035rep]

"Forty years may have passed, Mrs. Reagan, but you are still the first lady in our hearts," Schwarzenegger said."

 

bttt 

[hsalaw]

"[Angelides] is going to need some people to buy into his candidacy who've been on the fence or aligned with Schwarzenegger up to this point," Democratic consultant Larry Grisolano said.

He's toast.

[John Lenin]

"You know, education, if you make the most of it, if you study hard and do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."

Low down and dirty. I'd save that quote for 2008.

[FairOpinion]

March 2002 - Arnold with bronze bust of Ronald Reagan he commissioned and donated to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. (He keeps a duplicate in his office at home).

[FairOpinion]

Former first lady Nancy Reagan, center, walks with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, and California first lady Maria Shriver, before a retrospective honoring the 40th anniversary of former president Ronald Reagan's California gubernatorial election, Monday, Oct. 20, 2006, at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

[FairOpinion]

Compare the above photos with this one of the two losers.