[FairOpinion]

Maybe Republicans/conservatives should focus on defeating the Dems, instead of constantly attacking and calling for the defeat of their own, because they "aren't conservative enough". And the Dems are?????

[Raycpa]

"aren't conservative enough"

Lately this means someone who I disagree with on my pet issue.

[calcowgirl]

So, let the handicapping for the fall campaign season begin. We see a number of variables affecting the races: the governor's support for other candidates; money; name recognition, which was such a defining factor in the primaries; voter turnout; and the "Bush dissatisfaction" factor steering voters toward Democrats.

I really think the "Bush dissatisfaction" factor is a losing argument for the dems. I don't know of anyone who sees State government being that intertwined with national offices.

Jack Pitney, a political science professor at Claremont McKenna College, said the governor so far hasn't done much for any of his fellow Republicans. "If Schwarzenegger builds a comfortable lead, we might see him campaigning for them in the fall. If his lead is light, he won't," Mr. Pitney said.

He has a big lead now--get out there Arnie! Act like a Republican.

He added that criticism within the party might goad the governor into doing more for his fellow Republicans.

Hmmm.... Many here call this "bashing." I agree with Mr. Pitney. All politicians should be held accountable to their respective party platform and are expected to support their fellow candidates!

[Carry_Okie]

Thank you for proving you have no intention of supporting Republican nominees.

[Amerigomag]

instead of constantly attacking and calling for the defeat of their own,

Wrong forum. You're posting on a conservative forum, not a Republican forum.