[The KG9 Kid]

"... Both Uberman and McNader will find themselves out of political capital if Arnold loses this race."

Yes indeed. McClintock had better realize that he barely squeaks by in being re-elected to his own district. He wins by as little as 5% in what's supposed to be a 'Conservative' region.

He would serve us better as Speaker of the CA Assembly, which is a more powerful job than Governor.

[abigkahuna]

There are more registered democrats in Tom's district than there are Republicans. Tom is a State Senator, there is no way he can become speaker of the assembly. BTW, Dems control both sides of the aisle, thus the majority party will not vote for a minority party to hold that powerful post...

A very basic reading of Ca politics would point this out to you.

Having heard Tom speak the past few years on various issues, I am inclined to vote for him. I should be getting my absentee ballot tomorrow after sending in the app last week. Arnold has star power, but as a Governor, I do not think he has what it takes.

Bustamante? Yeah he could win, depends on turnout...would the state slip further into the morass. Remember we still have that wacky initiative process.