George B. Schwartzman
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George B. Schwartzman is a California
, USA, businessman who ran for Governor of California
in the 2003 California Recall.
Financially conservative and socially moderate, Schwartzman ran as an independent. Despite a lack of funds, he managed to travel around the state and deliver speeches at several key conferences.
Schwartzman was the most successful "private citizen" candidate, and finished ninth overall in the race, just after actor Gary Coleman
.
Some attribute his electoral success to the fact that his last name was quite similar to that of front-runner Arnold Schwarzenegger
, and therefore would appear (in alphabetical order) right next to Schwarzenegger's name on the ballot. Schwartzman for his part disputes the claim, and argues it was his cross-state activism that earned him his electoral success.
Schwartzman contemplated running in the special elections to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of disgraced congressman Duke Cunningham
, but eventually chose not to do so.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA, businessman who ran for Governor of California
Governor of California
The Governor of California is the chief executive of the California state government, whose responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced...
in the 2003 California Recall.
Financially conservative and socially moderate, Schwartzman ran as an independent. Despite a lack of funds, he managed to travel around the state and deliver speeches at several key conferences.
Schwartzman was the most successful "private citizen" candidate, and finished ninth overall in the race, just after actor Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman
Gary Wayne Coleman was an American actor, known for his childhood role as Arnold Jackson in the American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and for his small stature as an adult. He was described in the 1980s as "one of television's most promising stars". After a successful childhood acting career, Coleman...
.
Some attribute his electoral success to the fact that his last name was quite similar to that of front-runner Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
, and therefore would appear (in alphabetical order) right next to Schwarzenegger's name on the ballot. Schwartzman for his part disputes the claim, and argues it was his cross-state activism that earned him his electoral success.
Schwartzman contemplated running in the special elections to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of disgraced congressman Duke Cunningham
Duke Cunningham
Randall Harold Cunningham , usually known as Randy or Duke, is United States Navy veteran, convicted felon, and former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 50th Congressional District from 1991 to 2005.Cunningham resigned from the House on November 28,...
, but eventually chose not to do so.