Party of One: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of the Independent Voter

by Daniel Weintraub

Since his landslide reelection in a state dominated by Democrats, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has arguably become the nation's most successful Republican politician. His near-universal name recognition and status as governor of the nation's most populous state have placed Schwarzenegger at the forefront of such key issues as health care, environmental protection, and immigration. Combining liberal stands on social and environmental issues with conservative pro-business policies, Schwarzenegger has found favor with Republicans, Democrats, and independent voters, whose support has been critical to his success. PARTY OF ONE goes beyond a portrait of a political celebrity. Detailing Schwarzenegger's gambits, missteps, and achievements on a range of issues, it suggests that the "governator" represents the future of American politics, in which practical results will mean more to voters than partisan identity.

237 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 2008

Reviews

[Ron · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a thoughtful biography of Arnold Schwarzenegger by a knowledgeable Sacramento journalist who details how Arnold both has and has not succeeded in rallying the unrepresented middle of American politics.

[Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very good. It gave me information about basically everything in Arnold Schwarzenegger's life. From the time he was born.