That was never in question. Typical of you! When did Arnold ever say he might drop out? You can wish, and wish and wish all you like, but circumstances don’t change on your whims.
Arnold, McClintock, Bustamante and others were in that race. McClintock was never going to win.
A little realism goes a long way.
Your "realism" is what gave us Arnold in a state that passed props 209, 22, and 8.