# Governors Arnold Scharznegger & Gary Coleman: "What a Country!"

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/governors-arnold-scharznegger-gary-coleman-what-a-country/193591>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [August 7, 2003, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/governors-arnold-scharznegger-gary-coleman-what-a-country/193591 "2003-08-07T14:48:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![Violet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Violet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Violet)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 9:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/governors-arnold-scharznegger-gary-coleman-what-a-country/193591/21 "2003-08-08T09:55:26Z")

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Where are those political buttons & bumper stickers? Fun time for collectors! 🆒

Of course, we _did_ have that other actor for prez, didn’t we? 😛

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**Author:** ![Shaolinrabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Shaolinrabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shaolinrabbit)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/governors-arnold-scharznegger-gary-coleman-what-a-country/193591/22 "2003-08-08T10:54:33Z")

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Actually, aren’t there any _politicians_ running for Gov out there? Out There candidates are nothing new, but there seems to be a serious lack of “real” candidates.

I’m going to pick up the Arnold merchandise on Ebay as soon as it’s out. 🙂

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**Author:** ![slortar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slortar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slortar)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/governors-arnold-scharznegger-gary-coleman-what-a-country/193591/23 "2003-08-08T11:42:40Z")

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I don’t think any politician in his or her right mind would touch California with the longest stick in the world. The place is a mess right now. Whoever is going to be their next governor, regardless of party, is in for a world of pain.

Personally, I’d vote for Larry, just because I’m pro-porn. Imagine the possibilities: Asia Carrera for president, 2008! Woo woo!

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**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/governors-arnold-scharznegger-gary-coleman-what-a-country/193591/24 "2003-08-08T14:18:40Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Copaesthetic \*  
> \*\*Actually, aren’t there any _politicians_ running for Gov out there? \*\*

Yes. Rep. Elton Gallegly, St. Sen. Tom McClintock, Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, and State Insurance Commissioneer John Garamendi are all in the race.

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**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/governors-arnold-scharznegger-gary-coleman-what-a-country/193591/25 "2003-08-08T14:56:40Z")

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> \*Originally posted by ArchiveGuy \*  
> \*\*My [local paper](http://www.eastbayexpress.com/) is the one that’s fronted Gary’s campaign. \*\*

That explains that! I was wondering where he got the $3500.

Though I’d’ve been happy to make a donation.

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