Governor Gets Mixed Reception
I have to say that I'm against all of the propositions in this special election, but I am for the governor visiting our town, even if it is to plug said propositions. It's nice to think that Chico is an important enough place for the governor to visit twice in the past few months. Remember that he made an appearance at Sierra Nevada where Schwarzenegger was guest of honor during an unofficial dedication of Sierra Nevada's four hydrogen-powered fuel cell power plant, which is the largest commercial installation in the state. Remember to Read More!
Unfortunately for the governor, I believe there were more people at the Cozy Dinner to protest his propositions rather than support them or even support the governor himself.
The governor left Santa Monica early Monday morning on his flight to Chico. After stopping at the Cozy Diner, he was to fly to Roseville, then to San Ramon, Fresno, Corona, Orange and Del Mar. The governor planned a 30-minute visit inside the Cozy Diner to rally support for his package of reform propositions.
When the crowd grew to nearly 300 people outside the dinner and became a public safety issue, several Chico officers were called to the scene and Schwarzenegger was brought in a back door when he arrived. He was greeted with cheers when he walked in. He didn't make a speech but walked from table to table, shaking hands, posing for pictures and passing out a voter's guide.
It was crowded inside the small cafe while Schwarzenegger was there. Every booth seemed full. The governor walked about shadowed by security officers and his aides. Television, radio and news reporters were herded here and there by the governor's press officers.
Of course, the situation inside seemed well managed by the governors people. It was noted that after 8 AM, whenever people finished eating and left, others took their places, and Republican Party officials would approach them and put "Arnold stickers" on their shirts. As well, it seemed the governor's aides told him to only approach booths where people were wearing "Arnold stickers."
Ah, life in a small Northern California town!
Unfortunately for the governor, I believe there were more people at the Cozy Dinner to protest his propositions rather than support them or even support the governor himself.
The governor left Santa Monica early Monday morning on his flight to Chico. After stopping at the Cozy Diner, he was to fly to Roseville, then to San Ramon, Fresno, Corona, Orange and Del Mar. The governor planned a 30-minute visit inside the Cozy Diner to rally support for his package of reform propositions.
When the crowd grew to nearly 300 people outside the dinner and became a public safety issue, several Chico officers were called to the scene and Schwarzenegger was brought in a back door when he arrived. He was greeted with cheers when he walked in. He didn't make a speech but walked from table to table, shaking hands, posing for pictures and passing out a voter's guide.
It was crowded inside the small cafe while Schwarzenegger was there. Every booth seemed full. The governor walked about shadowed by security officers and his aides. Television, radio and news reporters were herded here and there by the governor's press officers.
Of course, the situation inside seemed well managed by the governors people. It was noted that after 8 AM, whenever people finished eating and left, others took their places, and Republican Party officials would approach them and put "Arnold stickers" on their shirts. As well, it seemed the governor's aides told him to only approach booths where people were wearing "Arnold stickers."
Ah, life in a small Northern California town!
posted by Tony Rocha at
11/08/2005
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