August 29, 2003
Arnold flashes his big blue lapis lazuli ring.
"Schwarzenegger has etched out a public image, through accouterments, that says: I am bigger than you. I am richer than you. I am stronger, luckier, lustier .. Schwarzenegger always has worn the clothes of a company man dressed for casual Friday. The bold jewelry, however, suggests that he owns the company."
More on the style of California politics here. And this:
[Bob] White says Kathleen Brown .. telephoned him with an urgent campaign suggestion after seeing Schwarzenegger on TV:Posted by Greg Ransom"Tell Arnold to take off the big blue ring. Tell him to dump the ring."
