Thursday, September 25, 2003

Arianna Huffington Clear Winner Of California Debate


Leading the charge against the former Mr. Universe was independent commentator Arianna Huffington, who is far behind in polls ahead of the Oct. 7 vote and has little to lose.

When Schwarzenegger attempted to interrupt her at one point, she said: "This is the way you treat women, we know that."

It was perhaps the sharpest dagger of the evening, because of allegations that Schwarzenegger's past statements and behavior reveal a sexist attitude. The actor fares much better with men than women in polls.

Given a chance to respond, the action star said: "I would just like to say that I just realized I have a perfect part for you in 'Terminator 4."'

Huffington later said the actor was alluding to an interview about 'Terminator 3' in which he expressed pleasure in shoving a woman's face into a toilet bowl on film.

"That was such a clear unambiguous indication of what he thinks of women," Huffington said after the debate. "I found that so offensive to the women of California."

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