I've stated repeatedly that I support McClintock, but he just can't win.
So? It isn't true.
I simply decided that both Simon and McClintock would be bad for Republicans' political ambitions in the state right now because of the nature of the recall - Think Clinton impeachment backlash.
Upon what basis do you lump Tom McClintock with Bill Simon, other than that they diverge from Ahnold? Abortion (the ultimate red herring in a State election)? Gay rights (which the vast majority of Californians think has gone too far)? Gun control (ditto)? State controlled child care (the public schools being so popular with parents these days)? So pray tell, what makes him so attractive to the general public (much less conservatives) that voted by hefty margins for heterosexual marriage, the end of bilingual ed, and the end of affirmative action?
He isn't Bustamante. Great selling point. If it's all you've got, you've got a real challenge as you go down to the wire.
So? It isn't true.
It isn't?
And how is McClintock going to overcome Bustamante's 12 point lead, let alone Arnold's 51% coalition of Republicans, Democrats, independents, and non-politicals?
Upon what basis do you lump Tom McClintock with Bill Simon, other than that they diverge from Ahnold?
Don't get me wrong, I think there is a world of difference between McClintock and Simon. Simon is a world-class loser and a bumbling idiot. Simon would bring ultimate death to the Republicans if he was elected. McClintock would not be nearly as bad of a reaction, but it would still create a backlash. Arnold is different because he is beloved by the people. He can't be painted as a partisan hack. If he won it would bring California together and Republicans would be off the hook for the recall. Anything else will surely bring voter anger and retribution.
Abortion (the ultimate red herring in a State election)?
Hey, at least we agree on something...