Tony Strickland Endorsed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER ENDORSES

TONY STRICKLAND FOR STATE SENATE

California’s Greenest Governor Picks Strickland,

says, “We need independent thinkers in Sacramento.”

 

(Simi Valley)  Today, as Tony Strickland joins Vons officials for the launch of the first solar powered grocery store in Southern California, the Strickland for Senate Campaign announces the official endorsement of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the bid for the 19^th District State Senate seat.  Strickland’s emphasis on jumpstarting our economy with renewable energy fits with the Governor’s philosophy that it is possible to be both a good steward of the environment while also supporting California businesses.

“Tony’s strength as a leader is admirable,” said Schwarzenegger.  “His fight for renewable energy is the foundation of his economic plan and I need him standing with me as we transition California into a renewable, energy efficient economy.  We need independent thinkers like Tony Strickland in Sacramento.”

With environmental and business interests often viewed as conflicting, both Strickland and Schwarzenegger believe that the two are not mutually exclusive.  Allowing California businesses to lead the way on renewable energy will strengthen our economy, help end our dependence on foreign oil and create high-paying green jobs in the state.

“Arnold Schwarzenegger is the greenest Governor California has ever had,” said Strickland.  “I’m honored to share in his vision of transforming California into a renewable, energy-efficient economy.  I am extremely grateful to have his support.”

Flap doesn’t know if this OBLIGATORY endorsement will help Strickland much with California conservatives but the Governor’s inaction might have cost him some votes and provided campaign fodder for Hannah-Beth Jackson and the Democrats.

California’s 19th State Senate District has a GOP edge in registration (albiet, slight as it is) and in order to win Strickland needs to turn out his GOP base, plus a few independent voters. Arnold will help with this.