Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Raine

(30,565 posts)
8. Well we've certainly had plenty that were a heck of a lot worse, thats all i can say.
Thu Feb 29, 2024, 04:00 AM
Feb 29

Reagan was the absolute worst to be Governor and then used that office to launch himself into the presidentcy at least Arnie couldn't do that.

He was incompetent. Being a nice person and even having right intentions doesn't mean one can govern JI7 Feb 29 #1
Agree. Overall, he's a pretty good guy. Yeah, I know about the cheating, many people cheat. beaglelover Feb 29 #16
'Schwarzenegger: Trump won't win in 2024'[ speak easy Feb 29 #2
Did he say Trump would win in 2016? patricia92243 Feb 29 #5
'I Will Not Vote for the Republican Candidate' speak easy Feb 29 #6
He was forced to be moderate-ish (as far as Repugs went) because Dems RockRaven Feb 29 #3
'the Republican party is who they have always been' speak easy Feb 29 #4
Yep, but as recently as two decades-ish ago they used to *pretend* to RockRaven Feb 29 #9
He did help Enron steal billions of dollars... hookaleft Feb 29 #7
Well we've certainly had plenty that were a heck of a lot worse, thats all i can say. Raine Feb 29 #8
He screwed the state by leaving a huge debt BigmanPigman Feb 29 #10
This. He created debt, broke things - with one of the worlds top economies. Merlot Feb 29 #13
A lot of people were laid off BigmanPigman Feb 29 #14
"I believe gay marriage should be between a man and woman" Plectranthus Feb 29 #11
Such a nice fella snowybirdie Feb 29 #12
' Nice fella!' speak easy Feb 29 #19
IMO, he was not as bad as he could have been being a Republican. Overall, he was a nothingburger. beaglelover Feb 29 #15
After a November 2005, not the worst of the worst; before that, terrible. David__77 Feb 29 #17
He declared war on teachers unions Starry Messenger Feb 29 #18
He typically ignored his advisors and sided with Johonny Feb 29 #20
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»How good/bad was Arnold S...»Reply #8