"What did I do to earn contempt," Arnold said. After he and Gerald won Iowa, New Hampshire was a few days away. Gerald said that they were leading in new Hampshire. Arnold didn't care about poll numbers. Helga was on his mind. She was showing symptoms of morning sickness. After getting word during a debate in new Hampshire that Helga was indeed pregnant, Arnold world got a little brighter. He was going to have his first child!
But then critics were making Arnold angry. Many were criticizing on Arnold for focusing on his wife. He said this was another reason America didn't trust the press.
Then, critics struck him hard again. Arnold was now fed up with the American press. "I rather live in Canada than suffer the disdainful mouth of the American press."
He asked Gerald to come into his office.
"Gerald," said Arnold, "give me your honest and most sincere response. Should I drop out?"
"What?" Gerald said in question.
"Should I drop out?"
"Wait a sec...are you considering dropping out of he race?"
"Yes."
"But you have one of the best campaigns in history. What would make you drop out?"
To be continued...