Why Tom McClintock must finish the race

WND ^ | Oct. 2, 2003 | TOm Ambrose

[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.

[onyx]

Major barf alert!

Look at the name of the guy who penned this drivel! :-)

[b9]

Just another bitter gambler,
willing to risk California.

[Hoverbug]

*Ping*

You posted the article. Don't hide, c'mon out and defend your criticism of it.

Was it the CA GOP or the National GOP who didn't want the recall and instead wanted to leave California republicans in the hands of Davis so that Boxer could be tied to Davis.

If it was good enough for the GOP, what's the problem with this article? How is it different from what the GOP wanted?

I mean, you are a GOPer, right? ;-)

Hb

[FairOpinion]

"Tom is actually giving the democrats at least a 20% of the vote handicap. "

You are absolutely right. I haven't heard it put this way, but this indeed is what is happening.

[Sabertooth]

I don't even need to comment -- just read this:

A frustrated Bill Simon volunteer from last year's campaign writes me "outraged" at the "outrage" expressed by conservative talk-show hosts who harp on McClintock's intransigence. Where were these talk-show hosts, the 2002 Simon campaign operative asks, when "moderates sat on their hands"? Had the party united behind Simon, he argues, Simon would have won "even with all our mistakes." Did you ever see Congressman David Dreier, he asks, "admonishing everyone to unite behind Bill"?
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[Texasforever]

Was it the CA GOP or the National GOP who didn't want the recall and instead wanted to leave California republicans in the hands of Davis so that Boxer could be tied to Davis.

Why would that have been a bad thing? AS can't do much and McClintock has a 20 year history of doing nothing but talking a good game.

[Michael Barnes]

I'm reminded of the Lott vs. Frist days. Frist has gotten us where exactly? No further than Lott as far as I can tell, yet Lott stepping aside gave a shallow victory to the opposition.

Personally speaking, I don't think The Governator is right for the job, yet he's far better than davis, given that the state of CA is no where near ready for Tom.

I thank my lucky stars that I got out of that state when I did.

[Hoverbug]

FO

*Ping*

You posted the article. Don't hide, c'mon out and defend your criticism of it.

Was it the CA GOP or the National GOP who didn't want the recall and instead wanted to leave California republicans in the hands of Davis so that Boxer could be tied to Davis.

If it was good enough for the GOP, what's the problem with this article? How is it different from what the GOP wanted?

I mean, you are a GOPer, right? ;-)

Hb

[FairOpinion]

I am ignoring you deliberately.

[Hoverbug]

Must be nice to not have to defend what you post.

Hb

[FairOpinion]

P.S. You are akin to Davis trying to get Arnold to debate him. Arnold knows better and so do I.

[Hugin]

The most inane rant I have read in a long time. Not one coherent point in the whole thing, just a lot of pointless opinion presented as facts. Kind of like a right-wing Maureen Dowd.

[kingu]

A frustrated Bill Simon volunteer from last year's campaign writes me "outraged" at the "outrage" expressed by conservative talk-show hosts who harp on McClintock's intransigence. Where were these talk-show hosts, the 2002 Simon campaign operative asks, when "moderates sat on their hands"? Had the party united behind Simon, he argues, Simon would have won "even with all our mistakes." Did you ever see Congressman David Dreier, he asks, "admonishing everyone to unite behind Bill"?

Err, yes, Dreier did, just like everyone else in the GOP when Simon won the nomination. Come on, Sabertooth, there wasn't a conservative talk show host who supported Davis over Bill, nor Camejo over Bill.

[BradyLS]

Mr. Reagan knew that if you don`t win, you can`t rule.

Yeah, and Reagan made compromises. I've heard all that. Thing is, Reagan brought things to the table to compromise with. And it's hard to say his compromises turned out for the best if the government spent more in programs than it received in (even increased) revenue.

Arnold has more in common with this opponents than he does with his base. What's he going to barter with and how's he going to come out ahead?

[DoughtyOne]

This is really sub-par material. It looks like one of the more poorly written vanities on our forum.

[Sabertooth]

Come on, Sabertooth, there wasn't a conservative talk show host who supported Davis over Bill, nor Camejo over Bill.

The point is, there were plenty of Republicans who didn't care if Simon won. Gerry Parsky, for one.

I thought Simon was a crappy candidate, but I voted for him.

[Hoverbug]

People can read this thread and decide what value to give to your posts.

There was no personal attack in my question to you, there was no rant, no rave, and no name calling. A question presented to you based on a post you initiated with a criticism by you of the author, and now you feel you don't have to defend your position.

You are correct. You're just like Arnold.

Voters should keep it in mind.

Hb

[blackbart.223]

"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."

I have to say I agree with you on this point.

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[AmericaUnited]

he won't pledge not to raise taxes.

That is getting so old...

You didn't sign a pledge not to murder anyone. I suppose that means you will.