Arnold Schwarzenegger’s remarks about his intention to run for president in case adequate changes are made in the US Constitution and the election law, became a surprise for many. The future plans of the sitting governor of California gave reasons to numerous jokes. The most popular one is as follows: “The Terminator decides to destroy America.” As a matter of fact, this joke is very close to truth.
Today, the State of California, which used to bring 13 percent to the nation’s GDP, is ready to declare itself a bankrupt. One of the most prosperous and richest states of the USA is standing on the brink of default. The Californian authorities have severe problems with paying salaries to teachers, firemen and even the police. Governor Schwarzenegger takes radical measures: he cuts state employees, lowers unemployment allowances and releases prisoners. The Californians are already sure that such measures will turn their lives into a nightmare, which could eventually become a very good plot for the next sequel of the “Terminator.”
Is the governor solely responsible for all the trouble of the State of California? It seems that everyone is certain that he is. Schwarzenegger’s popularity rating dropped to the lowest point at the end of March. Only 23 percent of respondents said that they supported his activities as a governor. Seventy-one percent said that he could not do his job well.
