Guest blogged by Joseph Cannon
Go to Google, type in the words Schwarzenegger, Gigi and impeach — and what comes up? Precious little. Yet at this very moment, we should be seeing the stirring of a widespread impeachment movement.
The California governor had a seven-year affair with Gigi Goyette, who now lives in Malibu. The affair may have started when she was underaged.
American Media Inc., which publishes the National Enquirer, signed a friend of the woman to a similar contract about the alleged relationship for $1,000.
The story was first told in LA Magazine back in September of 2004. Alas, everyone (including this writer) ignored the matter until the L.A. Times brought it back into focus.
The article had blindsided Schwarzenegger, who believed he had already dealt with the detritus of his life…
In the past, I have discussed the mafia and government connections of the American tabloid industry, which was begun by a mobbed-up CIA psychological warfare specialist. The National Enquirer has a history of protecting right-wing politicians while sliming the left.
Incidentally, the LA Magazine story referenced above is quite hip to tabloid history. As that story notes, AMI — which now owns all the tabs — refused to touch the philandering allegations surrounding Jeb Bush, governor of Florida, the home state for the tabloids.
Florida and California have more than Disney theme parks in common. After the publication of the above-cited story, the tabloids suddenly refused to touch Schwarzenegger.
The actor cut a deal with American Media, which also owns the fitness magazines with which Schwarzenegger has had a long-standing relationship. The deal was worth millions.
I suspect that we will soon learn much more about the relationship between AMI and Arnold Schwarzenegger. At a time when the tabloids are hurting, AMI sat on a huge story — and even functioned as the proxy for the (rather paltry) pay-off to the lady in question. Would they have done so without strong financial inducement? Just what is the relationship between AMI and the Republican power elite?
Any gubernatorial candidate who, either personally or via proxy, bribes a woman to keep quiet about an affair has committed an impeachable offense. So why are Democrats keeping mum about this sordid affair?
The ghost of the Clinton/Lewinski scandal may still haunt the political landscape. But that ghost is (pardon the expression) easily laid. Neither Clinton nor his associates paid Lewinski any money.
Moreover, the United States constitution and the California constitution differ. A president may be impeached for treason, bribery, and “high crimes and misdemeanors.” A California governor may be impeached simply for “misconduct” in office. California’s corrupt governor was party to a bribe paid to maintain his political career. That action certainly qualifies as misconduct.
The state Senate must bring impeachment charges against Schwarzenegger. The Assembly will try those charges. The Republicans, I can happily report, do not control the California legislature.
Good riddance, impeach his why-flying pompous ass!!!!!!
TIME TO GET RID OF ALL THE TOADS: CLEAN UP THE DAMN COUNTRY!!!!
Start a full on impeachment movement now for Bush and his cronies, to march at least a million to washington D.C. and follow.
Get rid of this governor in CA, immediately and lay out the full corruption charges. Should also look directly at his links to ENRON, to explain why he got in in the first place. And tie this right back to the heart of deception…..
Criminal tabloid master Tom DeLay of texas, who deserves a setnence and an impeachment.
Doug E.
This is pure B.S.
Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn’t done anything wrong because he NEVER had an extramarital affair with anybody.
TRUST me.
Before anyone jumps on any bandwagon, let the facts play out.
He’ll be back. And do some pushups – it’s good for you.
That you, Ahnold?
If you tell me Arnold’s affair was with Paula Jones, my day will be complete.
What the hell? The "stop your whining page" is not yet registered!!! They are vanishing faster than one can look them up now Robert…..
Doug E.
How do we start the impeachment proceedings in earnest? If he votoes the gay marriage bill, we must push for our own special election to get rid of HIM!
I think Arnold and George w. , both need taken out of offices , before they turn america , into 1930’s – 1940’s nazi germany . all you have to do is look on Alex Jones websites , and see for yourself , the ties , the both of them have to nazi germany .and there plot , to turn america and the world that way ! time for everyone in america , to wake up before it’s too late !