Body Politic

MY SEAT IS BIGGER THAN YOURS In Talk magazine, Arnold Schwarzenegger toyed with the idea of running for Governor of California. If he ever does, he'll face a tough race--and some buff fellow Governors. Who's most macho?

JESSE VENTURA, 48, Minnesota PROS 6 ft. 4 in., 250 lbs.; former Navy SEAL and pro wrestler; was nicknamed "the Body"; unofficial state slogan: "My Governor can beat up your Governor." CONS Wore pink tights and a feather boa; now called "the Mind."

GARY JOHNSON, 46, New Mexico PROS Will compete in Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii on Oct. 23 for third time; summited Mount McKinley; rode bike across New Mexico five times; hang glided off a 10,000-ft. mountain; nicknamed "Ironman." CONS 6 ft., 168 lbs.; slogan: "People before politics"; never on record as having pummeled anyone.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, 52, California PROS 6 ft. 2 in., 215 lbs.; former Mr. World, Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe; reported to have pumped 100 tons in a day; drives a Harley-Davidson; can't do comedy; quips that putting milk in coffee is for "wusses." CONS Occasional flare-ups of arthritis; has had heart surgery; favors Hawaiian shirts; unofficial slogan "Hasta la vista, baby!" now used mostly for comic effect.