McClintock -- both revered and scorned for his loner nature -- could lose credibility if he's seen as compromising his principles to elevate Schwarzenegger.
Ya think?
Hey, look at me.
Loved by some, uhhh,, dart board or bird cage material for others,, It goes with the territory. lol
He's in a tough spot. If all else fails, he'll still be a conservative at heart.
How would you feel if your party had turned its back on you and conservative principles more than once.. Like a battered wife, perhaps?