[ambrose]

If McClintock can't possibly win a statewide race in California, then why would you want him to run for the US Senate?

[KQQL]

just posted the numbers.

[NYC Republican]

If McClintock can't possibly win a statewide race in California, then why would you want him to run for the US Senate?

In a state-wide race, he would have much more time to raise $$$, paint Boxer as an extremist, and wouldn't have Arnold to go against... In a short race, with so many candidates, it's MUCH tougher for Tom to win, IMO.

[SunStar]

If McClintock can't possibly win a statewide race in California, then why would you want him to run for the US Senate?

Good point. The people who say this aren't being truthful. They just want McClintock out, and their liberal Republican in. California politics as usual.

[kingu]

If McClintock can't possibly win a statewide race in California, then why would you want him to run for the US Senate?

If there is a Republican in the Governor's mansion and the state hasn't fallen into the ocean, a Republican with name recognition could easily take the seat away from Boxer who is the weaker of the two senators from California.

Would the party support him? Certainly. Why? Because the state party wants McClintock controlled, simple as that. As for those who suppose Dreir will run for the Senate, in my opinion you can strike his name off the list right now. Why give up a secure seat in the House where he's the head of the rules committee to become the junior senator from California?