Schwarzenegger says Florida is for ‘old people,’ state CFO invites Governator for visit
by Michael C. Bender | February 4th, 2010
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist in a 2007 file photo.
Schwarzenegger said California has a diverse reputation — Hollywood, technology startups, agriculture — while other states are noted for just one attribute.
“Like one state is known for its potatoes; one state is known for its oil,” Schwarzenegger said. “And another state like Florida is known for the old people.”
Sink
“It seems that Florida, one of the most beautiful, diverse, and business friendly states in the nation, with no state income tax, has intimidated the ‘Governator’ - given that his state may be best known for its high taxes and ballooning deficits. I invite Governor Schwarzenegger to take a trip to the Sunshine State and see firsthand what brings people of all ages and cultures to visit and settle in Florida,” Sink said in a release from her governor campaign.
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February 4th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Hmmm….and some States are for “stupid” people, like the “governator”.
February 4th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Well thankfully the snowbirds will go home soon and then his statement will be void until next winter.
February 4th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
He is, of course, correct.
February 4th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Considering the “Terminator” loves to blog in Florida newspapers sites about our issues. I find it highly funny this comment got made by him.
Do you guy’s know what CALF. use to stand for before it changes to CA.?
I’ll tell you
“Come And Live in Florida” otherwise known as CALF.
Soon Florida will overtake the film industry too. It been our mission for 20+years.
February 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
California will never be a top tourist destination because they disinvite 20% of the population. They have become a bastion of nanny-staters and nicotine Nazis.
Please come see me, but leave your freedoms at the door.
February 4th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
If Florida would only legalize medical marijuana and industrial hemp, Cali would have absolutley zero attraction.
February 4th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
If FL is known for old people then Im sure we will be seeing him living here shortly.
February 4th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
If Schwarzenegger says “florida is for old people” i say Austria is for ignorant, racist, middle aged people who are goveners of the U.S. states in the most severe crisis !!!! You tell me who is better off?
February 4th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Arnold Schwartzenafricanamerican can’t even run the state of California, except that is into the ground. Who gives a rats butt what some foreign former half witted movie star thinks.
He ain’t no Ronald Reagan.
February 4th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
What do you expect? He’s a Republikan!
February 4th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Just tell Arnie that he is about ready to join the crowd down here. Our climate is better, we have better pizza, the fishing is good, and we are still welcome in Oregon.
February 4th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
hahaha woaw stop haiting on california florida sucks get over it california is the greatest place on earth you can hate arnold but dont bash california by association.
February 5th, 2010 at 11:37 am
What?
Why does the Tiger lives in FL ! He’s not old.