From Variety · Jack Dunn · · 30s
Arnold Schwarzenegger Still Republican After Blue Tsunami Midterms
Schwarzenegger defends Republican identity post-Midterms blue wave.
In brief
Schwarzenegger defends Republican identity post-Midterms blue wave. Schwarzenegger says he remains a traditional Republican despite recent election losses. Originally reported by Variety.
Schwarzenegger on party identity
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's 'absolutely' still a Republican after the blue 'tsunami' midterms.
“Yeah, I'm a Republican, absolutely”
Historical Republican stance
Schwarzenegger claims traditional Republicans admire the party for freeing slaves and granting citizenship.
“A traditional Republican is someone that admires the Republican Party for having freed the slaves”
Kimmel's correction
Kimmel notes Republicans don't get credit for freeing slaves, but Schwarzenegger insists this is historical fact.
“This is the history. This is what I'm about. Someone that has given those slaves American citizenship and given them the rights to vote”
The big picture
Schwarzenegger says he remains a traditional Republican despite recent election losses.
