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Arnold Schwarzenegger is Bohemian Grove's pick for Californ
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is Bohemian Grove's pick for California governor

Source:
San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/07/23/BA253080.DTL

BEHIND THE COUNT: All eyes will be on the California secretary of state's office today for the big recall count -- but the real plays are going well behind the scenes.

The biggest question, of course, is whether Arnold Schwarzenegger -- who just got back from a European promo tour -- will make this the biggest story of the year by jumping into the fray.

And now that the clock is ticking, the time for playing cute is rapidly coming to an end.

"Everything is set up to go if he says 'yes,' but it's do-it-or-get-off-the- pot time," admitted one source close to the Terminator. "My expectation is that he's talking it over with his wife right now."

One of the keys in all this will be the final round of words between Schwarzenegger and former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan -- who is being urged to run by more liberal Republicans.

"The bottom line," our source told us, "is if Arnold goes, Dick won't. If Arnold doesn't do it, then it's highly likely Dick will -- it's between the two of them to hash out."

From what we've hear, the Republican hierarchy -- especially those close to former Gov. Pete Wilson -- would favor Schwarzenegger. At least that's the word that came out of the Bohemian Grove this past weekend, where a number of state and national GOPers, including presidential adviser Karl Rove, happened to have gathered at a club getaway.

None of this would be good news for Gov. Gray Davis -- who hopes his opponents will be limited to conservatives like Bill Simon or San Diego-area Rep. Darrell Issa.

"There's no question Riordan would be the biggest problem of them all," said one Davis operative. "He's the most liberal, he has a strong name ID in Southern California and you can't pin him as a right-winger -- which is the whole key to the Davis strategy."

Chronicle columnists Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross appear Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. They can also be heard on KGO Radio on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Phil Matier can be seen regularly on KRON-TV. Got a tip? Call them at (415) 777-8815 or drop them an e-mail at matierandross@sfchronicle.com .

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Schwarzenegger will run for California governor
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/6473932.htm

Wed, Aug. 06, 2003

By Sandy Kleffman CONTRA COSTA TIMES

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Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger arrives for a taping of The Tonight Show.

In an announcement that shook the California political establishment, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger said Wednesday he intends to run for governor.

"I will pump up Sacramento," the former bodybuilder and "Terminator 3" star said on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

"I decided that California is in a disastrous situation right now," he said.

The move caught many political observers by surprise because Schwarzenegger's advisers had signaled for days that he was leaning against a run.

Schwarzenegger's announcement came just hours after Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein ruled out a run, and independent political columnist Arianna Huffington entered the race.

The candidates will compete to replace Gov. Gray Davis if he is recalled by voters on Oct. 7.

Many consider Schwarzenegger a strong contender because of his fame and personal wealth.

His decision cleared up one of the big unknowns in the recall drama.

Among those awaiting Schwarzenegger's decision was former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. He has said he would not run with Schwarzenegger in the race.

Many Democrats viewed Feinstein as their best chance to retain the governor's seat if Gray Davis is recalled.

Several prominent Democrats had encouraged her to run in recent weeks.

Her decision gave a boost to Davis, who has argued that maintaining a united front with no major Democrats on the ballot is the best way to beat the recall.

"I deeply believe the recall is a terrible mistake and will bring to the depth and breadth of California instability and uncertainty, which will be detrimental to our economic recovery and decision-making," Feinstein said.