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You know I think the world of you but I gotta tell ya, Arnold does nothing for me -- particularly after his equivocating on the "Oui" interview and his inability to articulate what he's going to do differently if he's governor - in specific terms. I was also unimpressed with his ducking the debate tonight - California has but a few weeks to figure out what the heck they're gonna do and who they're gonna do it with. Arnold should have been there.

On the other hand, McClintock had specific answers to every question tonight and I liked all but one of them. Call me crazy but if I lived in California, I'd vote for McClintock. He not only represents my personal views, he's intelligent, informed and has specific answers to tough budget questions.

I know, I know, "shut-up and sing." (grin)

No one would "call you crazy" for voting for McClintock! He's an attractive Republican candidate. But the other side's not crazy either for saying he just can't win and, that being so, he may play spoiler and put Bustamonte in.

I have one totally selfish reason for leaning toward Arnold:

An Arnold win would keep the national media spotlight on California long after the election. THAT would drive the Dem prez candidates out of their ever-lovin' minds...and I would enjoy every minute of their whining that they couldn't get on TV!

I have many reasons for my support for Arnold.

California is my home state, and my entire family lives there.

I have campaigned with him during Poppy Bush's elections. So I know him and I know his enthusiasm and love for this country and his strong support of the GOP Party.

California's recall is about fiscal mismanagement. Arnold has and economic background and is very sucessful in investing and business. He also has some of the best economic minds on the planet on his team.

I see Arnold like Bush, he is surrounding himself with the best advisors for his cabinet so he can deligate. No one man can do it all.

I also respect the people backing him, George Schultz, Milton Friedman, David Drier, The Jarvis Taxpayer Organization....

He has been very clear that he will not raise taxes unless it's a huge disaster ( ie. earthquake). He will rescind the car tax and bring business back to the state.

The governor isn't a social director, so frankly, even though he is to the left of me on social issues, I don't care.

Arnold has energized the voter. He can win. He can get a huge cross over vote. He isn't a 'my way or the highway' kind of guy. He has always had to work with people with opposing views and has done it quite nicely.

Lastly.... I have never seen such meanness from anyone before I have met McClintock supporters. Even McClintock has been childish in his interviews. He is NOT a successful politician. He has lost 2 statewide elections. He is a career politician and has had 22 years in California to enact change and he hasn't. This is not a dynamic man but he does have the possible dishonor of spoiling the election for the GOP. I know that the head of the California party has asked Tom to withdraw his candidacy for the good of the party, and Tom has said no. I do not respect the man.