First, the groping accusations, now this:
ABCNEWS obtained a copy of an unpublished book proposal with quotes from a verbatim transcript of an interview Schwarzenegger gave in 1975 while making the film Pumping Iron.
Asked who his heroes are, he answered, “I admired Hitler, for instance, because he came from being a little man with almost no formal education, up to power. I admire him for being such a good public speaker and for what he did with it.”
He is quoted as saying he wished he could have an experience, “like Hitler in the Nuremberg stadium. And have all those people scream at you and just being total agreement whatever you say.
That last sentiment isn’t a mindset I like to see in potential government leaders.
I’m no Schwarzenegger supporter, but the timing of the release of these stories on the eve of the election is suspicious–it’s almost as if by design.
On the other hand, the abbreviated nature of this campaign season really helps Schwarzenegger, as he’s able to maintain considerable support on name recognition alone by avoiding the pitfalls and scrutiny of a long campaign. So I guess it cuts both ways.
Whatever the case, I’ll be happy when the recall circus is over. The unending coverage is growing wearisome.