[A CA Guy]

I think there are lots of more conservative people than Arnold.
The big question would be, which could be electable having some cross over vote?
We know it will never be McClintock as a choice, but they should get cracking on the future. I do see Arnold as only the first steps in the right direction, he sure won't be able to do it all by any stretch of the imagination.

McClintock is dead in the water, but the great question would be "Who is the Republican party developing as talent for the future of this state? Maybe RonDog or others have specifics on that.

[LexBaird]

The big question would be, which could be electable having some cross over vote?

I know. That's why I asked you. Come on, you're the proponent of tiny steps to paradise: reveal the next step. The Dems have a whole bench of second tier political hacks, so where are the next generation of Republicans backed by the CRP, who will faithfully follow The Plan?

Arnold isn't a step in the right direction, he's an example of the CRP ceding ground. He's left of Wilson, Simon, and Dukemejian, none of whom could be described as rock-ribbed Republicans. Who is the CRP going to settle for next in the quixotic hope of merely holding the governorship?

[StoneColdGOP]

This looks like pretty good crossover to me. Imagine that, winning without selling out your beliefs.

[Amerigomag]

the great question would be "Who is the Republican party developing as talent for the future of this state?

That is a reasonable question. Unfortunately the answer is probably "no one" since the party appears to be in shambles at the present time.

Another good question would be; If Schwarzenegger decides to run for reelection how will he get past the Republican primary?