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Schwarzenegger vs. Palin, Airborne Tweet Edition

Ray Gustini Sep 11, 2010

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sarah Palin had their differences as Republican governors. Therefore, it shouldn't have been a surprise Thursday night when Schwarzenegger, flying over Alaska, tweeted a little joke about Palin's famously fuzzy knowledge of geography.

Over Anchorage, AK. Looking everywhere but can't see Russia from here. Will keep you updated as search continues. http://twitpic.com/2mvxodless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhoneGov. Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger

We'd expect nothing less of the man who gave America "Kindergarten Cop." Palin, however, was less than amused. 19 hours later, she tweeted this retort:

Arnold should have landed; I could have explained our multi-billion dollar state surplus & US energy security efforts. What's he been up to?less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®Sarah Palin
SarahPalinUSA

Like Mom used to say, it's all fun and games until someone mentions your state's crippling budget crisis.

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