Schwarzenegger Spotlight Ruffling Some GOP Feathers

[Kadie]

Schwarzenegger Spotlight Ruffling Some GOP Feathers

Oakland Mayor: 'He Probably Overshadows President Bush' (ha ha ha)

POSTED: 5:25 pm PDT August 25, 2004
UPDATED: 5:42 pm PDT August 25, 2004

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking to flex his political power in New York next week. The governor is slated for a prime speaking spot at the Republican National Convention -- an invitation that has some party loyalists upset.

Schwarzenegger is part of a lineup of party stars meant to generate excitement for next week's convention. But some are grumbling about the president's decision to spotlight speakers like Schwarzenegger, instead of hard-line conservatives.

Schwarzenegger will have a national prime time audience next Tuesday in New York, when he delivers what aides call "a personal speech" to the Republican National Convention. It's the first of three high-profile days in New York, according to details released Wednesday.

"The key is, he's an action hero superstar. He's well-known. He's going to lend some excitement," said Republican consultant Richard Temple.

But does the star power pose a risk for President George W. Bush?

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http://www.thekcrachannel.com/politics/3681994/detail.html

[calico1]

1. Oh, sigh..

I would just LOVE for a big fight to break out among all the different factions--name calling, hair pulling, chair throwing! Wouldn't that be great? LOL!

[lapfog_1]

2. Yeah, but I've never seen Arrrnold give a great speech.

he may be a star, but he won't do nearly as good as almost any
real pol. Shrub will suffer some in comparison, but not horribly.

[liberalnurse]

3. Yea, he is being used .......

the mission of this Repug Convention is to look moderate.....to use tactics of Harry Houdini.....

The real backbone of the repugs....the neo-cons have to sit on the bench....not a bad deal actually, they get compensated in so many ways......