Politics as a Second Career

Not all politicians were born for government jobs.

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (R) talks to the Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, inside number 10 Downing Street, October 14, 2010 in London. Mr Cameron and Mr Scwarzenegger will meet British troops later today at Wellington Barracks in central London.
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Giving Government a Try

Arnold Schwarzenegger was famous for being a body builder and Hollywood actor before he became Governor of California. But Arnie wasn't the first politician to hold a previous job. Ronald Reagan was also a film star before he also became Governor of California, and eventually President of the United States. So let's look at some of the more well known politicians who had careers outside of government.