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ArcticStones's avatar

Arnold Schwarzenegger would be my No.1 choice for a big-name Republican endorsing Kamala Harris. I hope he does!

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PassionateJus's avatar

I don't think Schwarzenegger has much pull. He's been anti Trump for years.

Romney could help amongst Mormons in AZ and NV, and is a much bigger deal IMHO

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ArcticStones's avatar

I could be wrong, but my impression is that Schwarzenegger has a lot of non-political pull. Many American males look up to him as a model of masculinity тАУ certainly one that is healthier than the Andrew Tates and Josh Hawleys of this world!

Moreover, he is incredibly articulate. For instance, he has the simplest and clearest explanation of gerrymandering IтАЩve ever heard. And the YouTube videos Arnie has posted dealing with January 6th, racial hate, the Holocaust and extremism are stellar!

So I actually think a clear and well-argued endorsement from Schwarzenegger, broadcast far and wide, is as good as it gets.

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One more point: Kamala Harris has indicated she might well appoint a Republican to her Cabinet. She could do far worse than putting Schwarzenegger in charge of the Veterans Administration.

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michaelflutist's avatar

Does Schwarzenegger have expertise in veterans' affairs? Otherwise, I take your points, but an endorsement from him would be entirely unsurprising.

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michaelflutist's avatar

That would be a dog-bites-man story. Didn't Schwarzenegger endorse Hillary Clinton and Biden in the last 2 elections?

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ArcticStones's avatar

I thought Arnie endorsed John Kasich in 2016. And I think last year he made some friendly noises about Joe Manchin.

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michaelflutist's avatar

Kasich would have been a primary endorsement.

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