Arnold Schwarzenegger, the movie actor and former California Governor is encouraging Californians to exercise their rights to vote. The state is conducting its primary election today.
In a tweet, Schwarzenegger said, “Californians, whether you are to the left of me, to the right of me, or in the center, get out and vote. This is your day to flex your power.”
Californians, whether you are to the left of me, to the right of me, or in the center, get out and vote. This is your day to flex your power. pic.twitter.com/jb5JE6iiqg
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) June 5, 2018
In a another tweet, he also confirmed previous report that he will not vote for his fellow Republican John Cox, who is running to become the next governor of California.
Schwarzenegger simply tweeted “nope” and embedded President Donald Trump’s tweet endorsing Cox. He rejected the President’s statement that Cox will make a big difference for California.
Nope. https://t.co/Db5Uwm25iT https://t.co/SHW7MJiwHc
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) June 5, 2018
Schwarzenegger says Trump needs to focus on his job and learn from California
On May 31, he also tweeted that Californians do not need the President endorsement and advice. He told Trump to focus on his job such as building infrastructure for the country.
Focus on your job. Focus on building the infrastructure this country needs. We don’t need your endorsements. We are moving forward just fine without your help. Besides, if California went backwards, you wouldn’t have your Twitter or your iPhone. You don’t want that.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 31, 2018
Additionally, Scwarzenegger pointed out that California’s GDP growth at 4.9% is higher than the U.S. GDP growth at 2.3%. He said Trump needs to learn from California, the first largest economy in the world.
2017 US GDP Growth: 2.3%
Your “Huge” Goal: 3%
2017 CA GDP Growth: 4.9%
Look at the scoreboard, Mr. President. Instead of giving us advice, maybe you should learn from us. We don’t believe going backwards makes anyone great, but we do believe in winning. https://t.co/RB4XNncLnV https://t.co/eawK0sbMoZ— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 31, 2018
At the same time jobs and our economy boom, we have instituted the most stringent environmental protections. We prove it’s not just possible to grow without schmutzing our air and our streams – it’s the better path.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 31, 2018
Meanwhile, Assembly Member Travis Allen, another Republican seeking to become the next California governor, will not get Schawarzenegger vote as well.
The former California governor’s spokesman, Daniel Ketchell recently told the Los Angeles Times, “They will not get his vote,” referring to Cox and Allen. He explained the Schwarzenegger will not support “any candidate that plans to take California backward and undo our environmental leadership.”
On June 1, Schwarzenegger derided Republicans who do not support “California’s rights to clean our air.” He told them to leave the GOP.
If Republicans won’t stand up for California’s right to clean our air, and they won’t stand up against regulations protecting coal, they should leave the party to those of us who believe in the free market & states’ rights and create a new Pollution Party. https://t.co/A0fb3HZtyX
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) June 1, 2018
