[ambrose]

State Senator Tom McClintock today released the following statement:

"This year's race for state Controller has been one of the closest statewide elections in memory, but the ongoing count of remaining ballots now makes it clear that the Democratic nominee will be elected, completing the Democratic sweep of all constitutional offices in California.

"I am deeply honored to have carried the Republican banner in this election. And I want to thank all those who worked so hard on behalf of my candidacy, and who placed their trust in me at such a critical juncture in California’s history.

"At the conclusion of each election, we look ahead not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Californians, committed to assuring that the people’s decision yields the best possible results for our society.

"With a full heart I wish our new Controller Godspeed as he assumes the chief fiscal office of California at a time of great fiscal distress for our state and its people.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to contribute to the policy of California from the Senate and I renew my pledge to do everything I can to offer the reforms in public policy that I believe are vital to our state’s future happiness and prosperity."

[Poohbah]

"At the conclusion of each election, we look ahead not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Californians, committed to assuring that the people’s decision yields the best possible results for our society."

But we ain't holdin' our breath.