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 Stories About: Arnold Schwarzenegger AND elections AND politics AND presidential race 08
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Arnie hearts John
Cali gov Schwarzenegger endorses John McCain |
David Roberts |
31 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
| So Schwarzenegger endorsed McCain today, citing his fight against wasteful spending, his "vision" for protecting the environment ("and the economy simultaneously"), and his national security credentials. Of course McCain's battle against earmarks is entirely symbolic, given that they are a tiny sliver of federal spending. His "vision" on global warming amounts to an outdated and weak cap-and-trade program coupled with massive subsidies fo ... |
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| Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, elections, John McCain, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics) |
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The Endorsmenator
On the Schwarzenegger endorsement |
David Roberts |
30 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
| There is speculation all over the place about a Schwarzenegger endorsement. "Sources" tell CNN that he'll endorse McCain tomorrow. McCain's a gimmee for Arnie -- another maverick Republican who supports action on global warming. And since it looks increasingly likely that McCain's got it sewn up, that's probably that. Matters would have been much more interesting if Romney got the nomination. I strongly suspect, and have heard from a few sources of my own, ... |
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| Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics) |
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Schwarzenegger:
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David Roberts |
17 Jan 2008 |
Gristmill |
| Why aren't Republicans being asked about climate change? |
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| Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics) |
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