Les AuCoin Collection

"Governator" radio episode

An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin commenting on Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign for the Governor of California. AuCoin points out and criticizes the novelty of Schwarzenegger's movie star and bodybuilding status in the political world, stating "celebrity has become the holy grail of American politics." This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2003.

AuCoin, Les

2003

Jefferson Public Radio

AuCoin, Les

Oregon--Politics and government

Public broadcasting--Oregon

California

1 audio file (3 min., 6 sec.)

PUA_MS147_JPR_137

This recording is provided here for research purposes with the permission of Les AuCoin and Jefferson Public Radio. All rights reserved.

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