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Why Tom McClintock must finish the race
WND ^ | Oct. 2, 2003 | TOm Ambrose

Posted on 10/01/2003 11:06:06 PM PDT by FairOpinion

I'm going to keep this short and to the point: Tom McClintock must stay in the California recall race for the sake of California, for the sake of the Republican Party and for the sake of the people who have believed in him from the beginning.

He is without question the best qualified person for the job. He has a wealth of experience, he is articulate on the issues, he has not compromised on his convictions and he has a clean record.

By way of comparison, there is no value in voting for Arnold Schwarzenegger. He's just as bad as the Democrats on social issues – such as abortion and homosexuality – he won't protect Second Amendment rights, he won't pledge not to raise taxes. His chief financial adviser, Warren Buffett – second-richest man in America – wants to repeal Proposition 13, which has protected the tax-paying property owners of California for decades. And don't count on Arnold to stop the flood of illegal immigrants who are killing California's economy.

Most people have no clue what Schwarzenegger will do other than he's promised to "terminate" Gray Davis. Big deal. A dog catcher could likely do as much. Davis is political toast because he's burned his constituents with his extremist policies and incompetent management.

Frankly, even if both Republican candidates lose, Republican leaders are long overdue for a big loss to help them figure out where their bread is really buttered. They've become arrogant and non-responsive to the clear majority of conservatives in their party. Propping up Arnold is but the most recent example of their outrageous behavior.

Also, a Republican loss would serve as an object lesson to so-called Republican pundits who were much too quick to jump on Arnold's bandwagon. Hear this pundits: Winning simply to say you have done so is winning nothing. Moreover, it is Schwarzenegger who is the spoiler, not McClintock. If Schwarzenegger is the great savior of California you have painted him to be, then it is he who must drop out – and soon.

Is it too much to hope that someday these Chicken Littles and their entourage of Henny Pennys, Goosey Pooseys et al. will suck it in like the rest of those in the grass roots and start embracing the hard work of pushing for changes in thinking rather than running for shelter every time things look difficult? I won't hold my breath waiting. Meanwhile, they continue to prove the time-tested adage that those who stand for nothing will fall for anything.

But the game's not over yet. Many Democrats fear Bustamante and Schwarzenegger alike. Consequently, these voters may yet view McClintock as their safest choice when they come face to face with their punch cards. And win or lose, Tom McClintock will have done the people of California – and the nation – a great service.


TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: mcclintock; recall; schwarzenegger; spoiler
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I don't even need to comment -- just read this:

""Frankly, even if both Republican candidates lose, Republican leaders are long overdue for a big loss to help them figure out where their bread is really buttered. They've become arrogant and non-responsive to the clear majority of conservatives in their party. Propping up Arnold is but the most recent example of their outrageous behavior.

Also, a Republican loss would serve as an object lesson to so-called Republican pundits who were much too quick to jump on Arnold's bandwagon. Hear this pundits: Winning simply to say you have done so is winning nothing. Moreover, it is Schwarzenegger who is the spoiler, not McClintock. If Schwarzenegger is the great savior of California you have painted him to be, then it is he who must drop out – and soon. "

1 posted on 10/01/2003 11:06:06 PM PDT by FairOpinion
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2 posted on 10/01/2003 11:06:26 PM PDT by Support Free Republic (Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
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To: DoctorZIn
ping
3 posted on 10/01/2003 11:07:05 PM PDT by FairOpinion
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To: FairOpinion
""Frankly, even if both Republican candidates lose, Republican leaders are long overdue for a big loss to help them figure out where their bread is really buttered

I guess Simon was just a little loss.

4 posted on 10/01/2003 11:08:40 PM PDT by Texasforever
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To: Texasforever
What I would like to know is how can people, who are clearly rooting for a loss for the Republican party call themselves Republican, and act as if they were the "true" Republicans. I never figured out how knowingly working for a Dem victory makes one a "true Republican".
5 posted on 10/01/2003 11:11:01 PM PDT by FairOpinion
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To: ambrose
Is this you or just a namesake?
6 posted on 10/01/2003 11:11:36 PM PDT by FairOpinion
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To: FairOpinion
Wasn't it the CA GOP who didn't want the recall in the first place and was willing to leave Californians in the hands of Davis so Boxer and Davis could be tied together for the 06 elections? Or was that the National GOP?

Hb
7 posted on 10/01/2003 11:11:54 PM PDT by Hoverbug
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To: Texasforever
Frankly, even if both Republican candidates lose,...

Losing is never an option — it's a conservative flaw.

8 posted on 10/01/2003 11:12:47 PM PDT by Consort
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To: FairOpinion
I never figured out how knowingly working for a Dem victory makes one a "true Republican".

They are the "true republicans" that dream of a social club instead of a politcal party.

9 posted on 10/01/2003 11:14:05 PM PDT by Texasforever
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To: Hoverbug
Wasn't it the CA GOP who didn't want the recall in the first place

Zero relevance today.

10 posted on 10/01/2003 11:14:13 PM PDT by PRND21
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To: Consort
Losing is never an option — it's a conservative flaw.

And the worst part is that it's self-inflicted.

11 posted on 10/01/2003 11:14:47 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: FairOpinion
The aren't " True Republicans " nor any type of of one. They aren't Conservatives either. These are the people who delusionally imagine that GOP losses " teach the party a lesson " and actually enjoy being miserable. They're the DOG IN THE MANGER/ ALL OR NOTHING CROWD , who are happiest, when they and everyone else is miserable beyond endurance.
12 posted on 10/01/2003 11:15:20 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: nopardons; onyx; Southflanknorthpawsis
Bump
13 posted on 10/01/2003 11:16:00 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: FairOpinion
Nuts!
14 posted on 10/01/2003 11:17:41 PM PDT by Jeff Gordon (Anyone who accepts the LA Times as the truth has no business calling anyone a RINO.)
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To: All
It would make logic for Tom to drop out of the race to ensure Arnold Wins. Tom is not playing the democrats against the republicans. Tom is actually giving the democrats at least a 20% of the vote handicap. Now if Tom or Arnold wins this recall, it will be more then fare.
15 posted on 10/01/2003 11:17:58 PM PDT by LibertyBellRings (Tom gives dems 20% handicap on recall)
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To: Consort
Losing is never an option

It sure as hell isn't a virtue either. When principle turns into self-destructive behavior it is time to question the judgment, if not the motive, of those exhibiting that behavior.

16 posted on 10/01/2003 11:18:16 PM PDT by Texasforever
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To: FairOpinion
I neither wrote this article, nor do I agree with the proposition that it sets forth.
17 posted on 10/01/2003 11:19:43 PM PDT by ambrose
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To: ambrose
"I neither wrote this article, nor do I agree with the proposition that it sets forth. "

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I am relieved to hear it. :)
18 posted on 10/01/2003 11:21:19 PM PDT by FairOpinion
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To: nopardons
Correct. It's a conservative death wish...a fear of success.
19 posted on 10/01/2003 11:28:31 PM PDT by Consort
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To: Support Free Republic
Reagan would tell Tom that its time for him to go, cause Mr. Reagan knew that if you don`t win, you can`t rule. Arnold has this in the bag if Tom decides that he doesn`t want to be the next Ross Priot
20 posted on 10/01/2003 11:32:33 PM PDT by bybybill (`)
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