Burbank (US), June 27: Arnold Schwarzenegger refuses to terminate rumors of a run for Governor while promoting his latest movie. Schwarzenegger's advisers have said he will decide whether to run after the July 2 release of his new movie and only if it becomes clear that an effort under way to recall Gov. Gray Davis will qualify for the ballot. If voters decide to oust Davis, they would also have to choose a successor. Schwarzenegger, taping "The tonight show with Jay Leno" yesterday at a studios, was introduced to the television audience by Leno, his friend and fellow republican, as "the next Governor from the great state of California." After the taping, the two left for Camp Pendleton in San Diego county, where they surprised 1,300 marines with an advance screening of "Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines."

Schwarzenegger made the special effects quip to Marines, who gave him a boisterous ovation. He signed the body cast of staff Sgt. Rick Langille. The 34-year-old was wounded when an Iraqi landmine blew up under the vehicle he was riding in April 7.

Schwarzenegger told Leno he is traveling to Iraq over Independence Day, July 4, to screen his movie for US troops.
Bureau Report