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In a speech on September 24, 2003, shortly before the recall, Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about the economic policy in California at that time and what he would change if he became Governor. The most important fact he refers to is the taxation, which is already shown in the subtitle of his speech: "California needs someone to terminate taxes"[11].
He complains about the policy of that time's Governor Gray Davis, under which the people are not treated equally since the taxes for rich people and successful businessmen are unfairly high. He is considering that the tax system is "designed to make rich people in California poorer"[12] and, according to him, that was after all not the purpose of taxes. In connection with this he talks about the jobs in California and that G. Davis drives job creators away instead of creating new jobs.
Schwarzenegger also criticizes the fiscal-management of the Governor, who drove CA directly into high debts, which grow every day.
Furthermore, Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks about the Gross Domestic Product's (GDP) increase before Davis became Governor. In that time California's economy grew the most in the United States and that this is impossible under their present leadership.
He also makes an assault upon the lieutenant governor, his adversary, Bustamante, and that he would continue like Gray Davis.
Schwarzenegger promises to diminish the taxes and refers to a quotation by John F. Kennedy, which gives the reason. ("when taxes are too high, there will never be enough jobs or enough revenues to balance the budget.", 1962)[13] . Also, he wants to stop some spending to come out of debts because he is holding the view that you cannot expend money which you do not have. At last he wants to improve California's education system. With these intentions, he wants to renew the "glory days"[14] of California.
Arnold A. Schwarzenegger speaks very familiar and humourous to the people to get their trust. He alludes to his own live to show them that there were other times in California and that it is possible to achieve so much only with hard work.
He does not blame the citizens of California of their state problems; he only blames their Governor and tells them that they have the possibility to change it and to make California a great and promising state again.[15]
This was before his assumption of office, but what is now? What do people think about his governorship?
Here is a poll I which shows that Schwarzenegger's popularity has increased in 2004 to approximately 65 percent but has already declined to 55 percent again and seems to decrease more and more. That implies that the number of people who disagree with him is growing.
We do not know what the future will bring, but we will see.
In the Los Angeles Time was an article on Arnold Schwarzenegger's political successes and on the political issues he will have to change his proceedings in.
The main point is again the fiscal policy of California. In fact, he does not raise the taxes but the budget deficit is still high. Particularly, his plans for a spending limit have still not worked.
Concluding, Arnold Schwarzenegger is a man with ability and auspiciousness, both of which made up his maintenance history, which is affected by highs and lows and many different fields of interest. Not only is he a good soul, moreover, he is a man one has to like because of his amiable and affectionate charisma. Admittedly, you have to say that Schwarzenegger was more successful in acting and bodybuilding than in being the Governor of California.
He achieved a great deal in his live and can be proud of his titles, movies and awards. His family is also a matter of being happy but as the Governor he disappointed many of his voters, although the majority is still happy with him. His speeches and utterances were promising but the accomplishment seems apparently to be abortive. He has to change his fiscal policy and has to focus on the personal system and organizational structure.
There are still many people who believe in him and if he reconsiders his policies he will not disappoint those people and will be able to surprise many of his critics. California is a Republican state and Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Republican man, so he still can amount to much.
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