SF Chronicile (2/15): Media sometimes appear starstruck by Schwarzenegger

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From the San Francisco Chronicle
Dated Tuesday February 15

Media sometimes appear starstruck by Schwarzenegger
By Carla Marinucci, Chronicle Political Writer

More than 16 months into the job he won during an unprecedented recall election, Schwarzenegger's current California media tour to promote his plans for reforming state government looks like a resounding success -- if only because the California media, rather than turning up the heat, often ends up in marshmallow mode with the state's famous governor.

Darrel Ng, a spokesman with the governor's office, reminded of some memorable moments from the current lovefest, said the governor is proud to daily go toe-to-toe with "hard-hitting journalists.'' He adds: "And those are news stations, too.''

But some consumer and governmental observers say the media types aren't exactly going toe-to-toe, but more like playing footsie with the celebrity governor.

"It's hard to imagine any world leader getting this type of treatment. All I know is, people who have spent their lives in the media business ought to have tougher questions for the governor,'' said Doug Heller of ArnoldWatch.org, which is run by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights. "If you're a news reporter, the only time you should be asking about wearing a certain suit is to find out if he's using sweatshop labor.''

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1. I guess Arnie will only be taken down by "da peeple"

RECALL.