[BibChr]

Tom McClintock is a fine statesman and has run a solid race. Undoubtedly, he's a rising star in the GOP

Sad to say, gotta disagree. He is NONE of those things.

McC has shown that he is NO statesman. He can't even unite the conservative wing of his own party, for crying out loud, and simply thumbs his nose at party leadership and any concept of party unity or discipline or teamwork — except 100% on his terms.

Also, running against your party's frontrunner, with no chance of winning, in a close general election with sky-high stakes, is neither fine nor solid.

And in so doing, he has destroyed his future in the GOP, barring a change of heart on his part.

Dan

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[Tabi Katz]

"It's essential to realize that Arnold shares your values, he's on your side"

Really? It would seem to me that would depend on what one values, and conservatives come in all stripes and colors. Those who don't vote for Arnold don't want him to win, because on the issues that matter most to them he is closer to the left than the right. These voters would be just as likely to sit home or write someone in if McClintock dropped out.

[sully777]

Drug abuse. Rape. Infidelity. Homo-erotic tendancies. Pro-abortion. Feminist wife with possible political asperations. Big gov't. Moderate centrist spin without any proof. Personal power at the expense of party's soul.

Am I talking about Bill Clinton or Arnold?

I think Bill went to California and reported back to Hillary, "Shazaam! I'm going to change party affiliation and run as a Republican presidential candidate. Dumb RINOs will vote for anything with an R, as long as their party wins. they'll never know what hit them."

I hope Tom wins and Pete Wilson GOES AWAY FOREVER. Pete Wilson opened pandora's box; Grey Davis is the monster from the box's depths.


When will conservatives wake up and realize that the socialists have forced them out?

[dougherty]

I'm just sorry this is all going to be over next week. This has been one hell of an sideshow, just like the 2000 presidential election and the OJ trial.

[Snuffington]

I've been telling Schwarzeneger supporters this for a long time, but they're still not getting it. You will not recruit many McClintock supporters by selling Arnold as preferable to Satan, Mussolini, or Bustamante. Quit trying.

You'll start making inroads once you convince them that Arnold will advance specific items within the conservative agenda. The most persuasive thing Arnold did to attract conservative support so far was his Wall Street Jounal editorial about his views on taxes. His campaign needs more of that, and less demonizing Bustamante if you want to win ideological voters.

[Roarkdude]

McClintock supporters: Please consider the period up to now the Primary. McClintock lost. If it were between Arnold and Cruz would your principals prevent you voting for Arnold?

Also, McClintock can't do anything about abortion as Gov. but Arnold as Gov. can help get McClintock elected as Senator where he CAN do something about abortion.

Or you can give us Cruz as Gov and Boxer as Senator.