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Schwarzenegger Urges Republicans to Embrace Traditional Values

10/19/2025

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor, said on Real Time with Bill Maher that the Republican Party has changed since his 2003–2011 tenure, but he remains committed to traditional values.
He highlighted past Republican leaders' achievements and urged a return to those principles.
He stressed bipartisan cooperation, recalling his collaboration with Democrats during his governorship.
He criticized California's redistricting under Governor Gavin Newsom and urged independent redistricting for fair representation.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor, said on Real Time with Bill Maher that the Republican Party has changed since his 2003–2011 tenure, but he remains committed to traditional values.
He highlighted past Republican leaders' achievements and urged a return to those principles.
He stressed bipartisan cooperation, recalling his collaboration with Democrats during his governorship.
He criticized California's redistricting under Governor Gavin Newsom and urged independent redistricting for fair representation.