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Schwarzenegger Admits He Had a Child on the Side

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2011 Here we have a headline that smacks of the inevitable: Arnold Schwarzenegger has conceded that he fathered a child just over 10 years ago with a longtime member of his household staff This "event," as the former California governor called it in a statement (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger to Resuscitate Tired Tagline, Movie Franchise

Staff / Truthdig Apr 28, 2011 We've seen several cases by now of entertainers crossing over into the political realm, but few treat that career-swapping switch like a revolving door. First of all, it's unwise, and second, it's not easily done -- unless, apparently, you're Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

First Look at ‘The Governator’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 5, 2011 What better PR could a politician leaving such a significant position as governor of California ask for than an animated series depicting him as a superhero? Not to be deterred by things like voting records, economic indicators or events that transpired during his time in office . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger’s Cartoon Reinvention

Staff / Truthdig Mar 31, 2011 Talk about building a brand: He's played an action hero and a president, and now Arnold Schwarzenegger is starring in his own combination comic book and cartoon franchise, clearly the logical next step for California's former governor. Really, Stan Lee? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arnold’s Next Act: Another ‘Terminator’?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2011 Well, really, what else did you think former California Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger would do with his free time? Having left the Golden State's governor's post to non-action-hero Jerry Brown, Schwarzenegger promptly tweeted his hopeful return to Hollywood . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Goodbye Governator, Hello Again Gov. Brown

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2011 Something seems familiar about this scene: On Monday, California's former and now repeat Gov. Jerry Brown made his status official at a swearing-in ceremony in Sacramento, apparently comfortable enough in his position to get a bit goofy with the occasion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger Won’t Say Whom He Voted For

Staff / Truthdig Nov 3, 2010 California's current governor refused to tell reporters whether he voted for Democrat Jerry Brown or fellow Republican Meg Whitman in Tuesday's election. Schwarzenegger has not endorsed either candidate for governor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger Slashes Social Programs

Staff / Truthdig Oct 9, 2010 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken the ax yet again to California's social programs, vetoing almost $1 billion in spending on welfare, special education, child care and other programs before signing a budget bill into law. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

California’s Top Court Rules in Favor of Furloughs

Staff / Truthdig Oct 4, 2010 That's Gov. Schwarzenegger: 1, and some 200,000 California state workers: SOL. On Monday, the Golden State's Supreme Court officially signaled its support for Schwarzenegger's mandate that some state employees take three days off, unpaid, per month. A real crowd-pleaser! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger Urges Resumption of Gay Marriages

Staff / Truthdig Aug 7, 2010 As the gay marriage train prepares to leave the station, it's odd but telling to see Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urging the resumption of same-sex marriages in California while Democratic President Barack Obama remains opposed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gambling for California’s Future

Staff / Truthdig Aug 4, 2010 In case you hadn't heard, the Golden State ain't so golden these days, and Gov. Schwarzenegger is having a tough time finding a way to yank California out of a yawning financial hole. This is where gambling comes in. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )