Arnold is a hypocrite

Among his many other failings, Arnold is a hypocrite. While we all can understand why Arnold wishes he hadn't said and done this, ThinkProgress is not prepared to let him get away with lying about the fact that he did say and do it... even if he tries to do so with a self-deprecating joke.

Last night on Jay Leno, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger claimed, “To link me to George Bush is like linking me to an Oscar. It’s ridiculous.”

But on August 31, 2004, in a prime-time speech, Arnold said, “Our president, George W. Bush, has worked hard to protect and preserve the American dream for all of us. And that’s why I say, send him back to Washington for four more years.” As Vice President Cheney stood and applauded, he led the crowd in a raucous cheer.

ThinkProgress has the video here.