Elephants have long memories. Arnold is going to crash and burn in the next election. Then again one wonders if California has any Republicans anymore.
I guess you didn't read the article. He points out that only 18% of voters came to the polls to hand this so-called Republican defeat. They are there. But they are busy, disconnected, and out of touch. Someone needs to light a fire under them. Ironically I think Arnold just did that this week.
Over 5 million Californians voted for Bush in 2004. If those had had been giving a sense of urgency to vote this time, it would have been a thorough trouncing.