Yahoo! News - Calif. Parties Seek Two-Man Recall Race
This is exceptionally good news for Arnold. McClintock and Simon are taking anywhere from 9% to 17% points from Arnold with their candidacies. If the California state party, which in recent history has been fairly dysfunctional, can compel Simon and McClintock out, that would not just good for Arnold, it would prove the effectivenss of the state GOP. With 9 CA congressional representitaves backing Arnold, including Dana Rohrabacher who has a lifetime 96 rating with the American Conservative Union, and a state party convention that will only feature Arnold, it makes little sense for Simon and McClintock to be spoilers in this race. I think they'll see the writing on the wall and do what's in the party's best interest, and ultimate the best interests of the people of California.
Watch Arnold's Economic Summit Press conference
There's this thrill of watching Arnold perform as a candidate. He was masterful at this latest press conference- he had the right mixture of humor and gravitas. I particularly liked it how Arnold called the reporter's on their loaded questions, refused to go on the defensive, and instead refuted the premise of their questions. I see in Arnold's candidacy the same dynamic as with Bush. The opposition tries to claim Arnold is a lightweight. Every time they do, they make it easier for Arnold to exceed expectations. And he more than exceeded them at Wednesday's press conference. Click the link above to watch the video at CPSAN.