No illusions here, of course they would do that.
Would that be better?
Yes, because there would be a real opposition and a real alternative for the electorate come the next election.
True enough, I don't like everything Schwarzenegger is doing, but if you think Bustamante would have been better, you're smoking a rare blend my friend.
I would suggest you wait two elections and note what happens to conservatives in the California GOP before you pass that judgment. You clearly didn't learn from the Wilson administration and need a refresher course.