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BEIJING – NOVEMBER 16: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers a speech at Tsinghua University on November 16, 2005 in Beijing, China. Schwarzenegger is in China for a six-day visit aimed at boosting trade and investment, and at battling movie piracy. (Photo by Guang Niu/Getty Images)

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BEIJING – NOVEMBER 16: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers a speech at Tsinghua University on November 16, 2005 in Beijing, China. Schwarzenegger is in China for a six-day visit aimed at boosting trade and investment, and at battling movie piracy. (Photo by Guang Niu/Getty Images)
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a legend who has made his mark in almost every industry that he has stepped foot in. Along with bodybuilding, he has tasted success in areas such as acting, business, and politics. Schwarzenegger also has his own bodybuilding title known as the Arnold Classic. He is a great source of motivation for both the old and the new generation to venture into varied fields.
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The recent addition to the club of Arnold-inspired leaders is the renowned Hollywood actor, Ben Savage. Schwarzenegger served as the governor of California. Taking inspiration from the bodybuilding legend’s political career, Savage is now running for city council in West Hollywood, California.
Ben Savage spoke about how he will be a strong leader
Ben Savage is getting ready for the day step in the footsteps of his the 7-time Mr. Olympia winner. According to him, by running for city council, he is trying to “restore faith” in the government. It will surely be a real challenge for Ben Savage!

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25 September 2022, Bavaria, Munich: Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and former governor of California, is on stage at the Bits & Pretzels company founder and investor meeting. At Bits & Pretzels, successful founders talk about their experiences, present ideas and can get in touch with investors. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
“I am running for City Council because there are serious challenges ahead and West Hollywood deserves sensible, honest and strong leadership to face them,” Savage said. He continued, “I’m a longtime resident, union member and concerned citizen who believes West Hollywood deserves leaders who will deliver results.”
Being a resident of West Hollywood, California, he knows the people of the city, and promised to deliver good results if elected.
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He knows that the city is facing serious challenges and wants to step in and change them. Apart from Savage, another actor who is stepping into politics is Anson Williams, who is running for mayor in Ojai, California.
The political career of Arnold Schwarzenegger
Born in Thal, Austria, it wasn’t easy for Arnold Schwarzenegger to become one of the biggest stars in any field in the United States. Despite being one of the best bodybuilders the world has ever seen, he struggled a lot.

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HANOVER, GERMANY – MARCH 02: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger smiles as he arrives City Hall on March 2, 2009 in Hanover, Germany. Schwarzenegger is in Hanover to visit the CeBIT technology trade fair. California is CeBIT�s partner land this year. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Despite challenges like the language barrier and stereotypes dominating both the bodybuilding and entertainment industry, he managed to build a successful career as a bodybuilder and as an actor. Schwarzenegger was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood when he decided to step away from the entertainment industry for a career in politics.
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I can tell you from our experience in California that you can have the best environmental plans, but if you don’t have the courage to stand up to the special interests when they threaten you, sue you, and spend a fortune against you, you have nothing. pic.twitter.com/eg7FSv98ub
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) November 16, 2021
In 2003, Schwarzenegger became the 38th governor of California. He is also the most recent Republican governor of the state. His whole life has been embedded with achievements.
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Do you think Ben Savage would make a good governor? What do you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s term as the governor of California? Let us know in the comments section.
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