Body Politic

By Harriet Barovick, Val Castronovo, Matthew Cooper, Autumn De Leon, Lina Lofaro, Desa Philadelphia, Chris Taylor

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.