Arnold Schwarzenegger Watch: Schwarzenegger Praises Recalled Governor Gray Davis

Former California Gov. Gray Davis, left, looks at his official portrait, painted by San Jose artitst Robert K. Seamans, second from right, after it was unveiled in a ceremony held at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005. At right is current California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The portrait shows Davis, who was replaced by Schwarzenegger in the 2003 recall election, standing in a field of wildlflowers with Carmel Bay in the background. The portrait will hang in the third floor of the Capitol’s west wing.

Reuters has Schwarzenegger praises his old nemesis Gray Davis

Former California Governor Gray Davis, unceremoniously ousted midway through his term two years ago by Arnold Schwarzenegger, returned to the capitol on Wednesday at a time his reputation has seen a gradual revival.

Republican Schwarzenegger, who had little good to say about the Democrat during the unprecedented recall 2003 election, praised him at the unveiling of Davis’ official portrait.

“Gov. Davis has served this state for more than 30 years,” Schwarzenegger said. “He has done an incredible job.”

“He always fought for the underdog.”

The former bodybuilder also joked about an irregular heartbeat that landed him in the hospital early Wednesday for a few hours. “I got a little too excited that I was going to see Gray Davis’ portrait today,” he said.

Flap wonders if Phil Angelides or Steve Westly will as gracious next year when Arnold’s portrait is unveiled?

Yes, more than likely, since Arnold will be making movies again and will need the FAVORABLE PR.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is applauded by former governor Gray Davis (L) after Schwarzenegger was sworn in to become Californias 38th Governor in Sacramento, November 17, 2003.

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