I'm (obviously) an outsider, and can dispassionately offer my opinion on the matter. Bottom line......Schwartenegger can win. He is better for California than Davis or Bustamante, and he is conservative in the most important area....fiscal restraint. So far, it doesn't look like McClintock can win.
As I (as much as is possible) objectively look at what is best for California, AND for the conservatives in California, I believe that McClintock should drop out of this particular race, and let Schwartzenegger have a chance to win, and then prepare to run for the Senate, or another office where he can serve California as a solid Conservative.
IMO, his staying in the race will hurt the state in both the short and the long run.
Well, living in CA I've pretty much heard all he has to say regarding his "fiscal conservatism" and I don't see it. I WANT to, but I don't. He's said he will not raise taxes, unless there's an 'emergency' - and won't define 'emergency'. Not very heartening. He hasn't said much about shrinking the size of government entitlement programs, in fact he's said he intends to maintain some of the more onerous ones. He seems to be riding the fence on the subject of illegals.
This state is in such tough shape I'm afraid electing a moderate R will serve no one but the democrats, who deserve ALL the blame for our problems. He presents very little risk to their ideology, plus he'll provde them political cover.
No, I want a REAL reason to vote for Arnold, insults won't do the job.