Actually, the GOP won control of the U.S. Senate in the 1980 election (for the first time since the 50s) and the Reagan revolution caused a great number of southern and midwestern RAT congressmen to "crossover" and pass Reagan's agenda. There was a political cartoon back in early '81 with the caption "The new look of the Capitol building: All Right Wing"
Needless to say, Reagan's ablity to "Deliver" for the GOP was far more effective than any RINO governor recently touted by the "Only RINOs can WIN!" crowd here.
What have Arnold and the other dozen or so RINO governors "delivered" since they were shoved down our throats on the promise that they would "save" their state parties?
California is a much different State made up of much different people than it was when Reagan won. I don't think anyone will disagree with me on that one.
Very astute comments, BillyBoy!!! Especially that next-to-the-last one!!!