LOS ANGELES – A liberal political-action committee targeted Arnold Schwarzenegger in a radio ad yesterday that mocks him as good for nothing but memorable movie lines.
In the 60-second spot by the California Voter Project, a voice mimics Schwarzenegger’s as he prepares for a press conference.
A handler asks the voice: “With the state’s budget bleeding red ink, what is your plan to balance the budget?”
“Schwarzenegger” replies, “If it bleeds, we can kill it!”
The handler replies, “Mr. Schwarzenegger, that’s from ‘Predator.’ Can someone get Maria Shriver in here?”
Former Democratic Party staffer Philip Muller, who is spearheading the project, told The Post he wants Schwarzenegger to be more accountable.
“I’m personally offended [he thinks] he can get away without answering questions,” he said.
Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger said in a radio interview he’s hurt by attack ads.
“I only play a machine, but I really am a human being,” the “Terminator” star told radio host Sean Hannity.
Also yesterday, Schwarzenegger spelled out his positions on a variety of issues, bowing to weeks of criticism that his campaign has been all style and no substance.
He said he’s in favor of:
* Legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes.
* Abortion rights – but not “partial-birth” abortions. He’s also for parental notification for minors.
* An assault-weapons ban.
* Background checks on gun purchases.
He’s against:
* Offshore drilling.
* Gay marriage.
* Driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants.
Schwarzenegger in 1994 supported Proposition 187, which sought to deny many services to illegal immigrants. But he said yesterday that the issue was history because courts had largely voided the measure.
Schwarzenegger gave his opinions during a call to the Hannity show.