[Poohbah]

I bet that the donations received from Republicans who otherwise pragmatically supported Arnold would have more than mad up for any money not received from the tribes.

No, it probably would not. McClintock has made sure, over the years, to insult and annoy the major GOP donors in this state, even as he begs them for more money.

[jmc813]

No, it probably would not. McClintock has made sure, over the years, to insult and annoy the major GOP donors in this state

I wasn't aware of that. I was under the impression that he was quite popular amongst the GOP. Is it just that the major donors are liberal/moderates like Jones?