The Rise and Fall of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Only in America can a foreign born Mr. Universe champion claw and scrape his way up from being a lowly international action star to somehow become the governor of the most populous state in the union. It is truly an inspiring and heartwarming tale. Unfortunately, inspiration and heartwarminess aren't the only themes of this tale. There is also financial strife, despair and making-secret-baby-ness to consider.

So, sit back and enjoy the triumph and the tragedy that is the political life of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger…

June 17, 2003: Recall

This epic tale continues after the jump.

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August 7, 2003: Teutonic Plague

October 7, 2003: Re-Decision 2003 – The California Recall

October 7, 2003: Governor Schwarzenegger?

October 8, 2003: The Schwarz-"inator"

November 18, 2003: In a State…

September 1, 2004: Arnold's Speech

November 16, 2004: Rise of the Machine

May 9, 2005: Arnold – The First 539 Days

July 21, 2005: The Hole Truth

June 9, 2009: You're Welcome – California Budget Crisis

May 17, 2011: Bonin' the Barbarian

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