As a body builder, he has no equal and rates a well deserved five. In bodybuilding no one is more serious or has more credibilty than Arnold. As an Actor, and I use that term loosely, I'll give him a one He's entertaining and his movies sell but he's no actor. As a governor he leaves a lot to be desired but I'll give him a 2.5, As a moneymaker the man is a five. Overall he gets a three from me.

He could still break my spine...

As an actor, you could take him about as seriously as any other actor.

As governor of a large and powerful state, you can take him seriously as a heart attack.

AAAhnold cannot be taken seriously because one minute he's a hunky talentless actor and once he's no longer that dude he decides to become governor and he could only wish he could become president. HAHA!

Unless there's a miracle turnaround, he's about to become a footnote in California political history.

I preferred Sonny Bono. Pro-life anyone? It's really popular amongst people who were innocent of crimes that they were wrongfully accused of.

Scwartzeneger, I still can't believe he's the Governor....oops....GoverNATOR of Californ....oops....Caleeforneeya. Disgraceful, this Governor Grabass is. Gary Coleman should have won!

He came to this country as a legal immigrant who couldn't speak English. He built everything he has on his own, and is now one of the most recognized political leaders in the country. What's not to take seriously?

Because of his position as governor of California, he has to be taken seriously. He has an impact on the lives of many in the state of California. Before that, he was an entertainer-how seriously were we supposed to take him?

I think the natural inclination is to dismiss this guy because he's so publicly jovial and seems somewhat goofy when he speaks. However, you can't argue with success. His life story is literally the embodiment of the American dream. He came here with the shirt on his back, because a Superstar body builder, celebrity, accomplished businessman and governor of a state that has the ninth largest GNP in the world.

This guy is awesome!! Great Actor !! This guy is so succeessful that he didn't have to rely on other peoples money for his campign. Therefore didn't have to bend to other peoples politics, he just used his own wealth. This guy is a slap in the democrates face and thats why they hate him so much, I love it!! Republicans all the way baby!!

I don't take this joke seriously. Christ, Arnie get back to the movie industry, willya?! For God sakes, the reason why he's governor is because the right-wingers of this nation did everything to boot Gray Davis out of office. I'm tired of these Republicans and I'm sick of Arnie being referred to as governor. Who does he think he is? The next Ronald Reagan?

His movies are OK,and he seems likable enough as a person,but I think he should stay out of politics.

Arnold is yet another example of the best the Republican Party has to offer. All glitter and no substance. Just pathetic.

Personally, I think he was a product of the Republican Party just to get a foothold in the State. Now it's backfiring, thank god.

How can anyone take him seriously? He got to power by questionable ways. He is just an actor and he is not qualified to be Governor of California.

He can't even pronouce gubernatorial.

Considering how Arnold was voted in as governor of California by the PEOPLE of California, of course he should be taken very seriously...the man now has power and certainly should be looked up to with respect whether you like him or not...

I suppose that people in California are going to have to take Arnold at least somewhat seriously now that he is their govenor.