Schwarzenegger Gives Obama "A" For Effort

(AP Photo/Heribert Proepper)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the few Republicans who has something good to say about President Obama.

On CNN yesterday, Schwarzenegger said the president "should get a straight A" for his first year "when it comes to effort."

"He's out there with tremendous energy and he's selling his ideas," the governor told CNN's John King. "And he has great enthusiasm there. He's a great speaker, a great communicator."

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-independent, was also on the program. He gave Obama "a pretty high grade."

"I hate to use letters," he said. "But [Obama] is working very hard and trying. And he's got enthusiasm and drive. And I would just urge him to don't – if he doesn't get everything he wants – don't get beaten down, don't go back into your shell."

[iirishamerican]

A for effort is great when your in the 1st grade, but not when your running the country or should I say running it off a cliff. it's results that we want. If he is truly getting an A for effort and his best is obviously not good enough it's time to step down and let someone that knows what they are doing take over. It was close but no cigar doesn't cut it.

[CPJ44]

A for effort! Haha!

Well, the Detroit Lions would get A for effort as well but that doesn't take away that they are a horrible football team!

And all California politicians are the worst as they have led their state into bankruptcy.

[retm-w]

Boy that's a good endorsment. From a politician that ruined his own state. He and Reagan weren't even good actors.

[democracy1]

Look up the history of Enron in California, Sparky.

[nirak2-2009]

At last, A Republican who can see how hard the President works.
Thank you Arni!

[erb0087]

On CNN yesterday, Schwarzenegger said the president "should get a straight A" for his first year "when it comes to effort."
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Obama has aged visibly in his first year in office.

The Barack Obama on the 2008 debates looks like his son in those videos.

[democracy1]

That happens to EVERY President.

[smprejean58]

Unlike most of the goofball Republican guvnors Arnold is jockying to run for President, so he can say whatevers on his mind. Bloomberg just got a third term, and doesn't have any further ambitions, either. You can disgree with them but you can't question either's integrity.

[smprejean58]

Sorry I meant to say Arnold IS NOT (can not) running for higher office.

[50BMS13]

Arnold says "Obama is good for Kaleeefonyia".

[democracy1]

by 50BMS13 December 21, 2009 6:29 PM EST
Arnold says "Obama is good for Kaleeefonyia".


Yes, lol, but I know that you respect Obama and agree with AHnold.

[mahalapril]

Of course Schwarzenegger would praise Obama as Obama is doing exactly the same policies he did in bankrupting California and which is coming soon to the whole USA unless the incompetent Obama and corrupt Congress are stopped by the US Military NOW.

[erb0087]

"...unless the incompetent Obama and corrupt Congress are stopped by the US Military NOW."
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A military takeover of the country.

Wow.

"Seven Days in May", come to life from the Silver Screen.

Or those arrogant Greek Colonels who seized control of their nation in 1967 "for the good of the Greek people."

"On 21 April 1967 however, a group of right-wing colonels led by Colonel George Papadopoulos seized power in a coup d'etat establishing the Regime of the Colonels. Civil liberties were suppressed, special military courts were established, and political parties were dissolved. Several thousand suspected communists and political opponents were imprisoned or exiled to remote Greek islands. Alleged US support for the junta is claimed to be the cause of rising anti-Americanism in Greece during and following the junta's harsh rule. However, the junta's early years also saw a marked upturn in the economy, with increased foreign investment and large-scale infrastructure works. The junta was widely condemned abroad, but inside the country, discontent began to increase only after 1970, when the economy slowed down. Even the Armed Forces, the regime's foundation, were not immune: In May 1973, a planned coup by the Hellenic Navy was narrowly suppressed, but led to the mutiny of the HNS Velos, whose officers sought political asylum in Italy. In response, junta leader Papadopoulos attempted to steer the regime towards a controlled democratization, abolishing the monarchy and declaring himself President of the Republic."

Wikipedia

[abbe91]

He wants King George back in power ...