In California budget battle, McClintock goes blog wild (good conservative news from California?)

Sacramento Bee ^ | July 25, 2007 | AURELIO ROJAS

[mvpel]

Railing against what he sees as profligate spending by Democrats is nothing new for McClintock, who during his 21 years in the Legislature has often been dismissed by critics as inflexible and out of touch with mainstream voters.

He comes in third in the most heavily contested statewide race in history, getting 1,161,287 votes and 13.41 percent of the total versus the fourth place Green party showing of 2.80%, and yet the critics "dismiss" him.

[goldstategop]

New Media Bump

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

He almost beat the Democrat John Garamendi in a heavily Blue State. More and more Californians agree with him state government is bloated, corrupt, wasteful and inefficient. I don't think that's a view restricted to Republicans.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[ElkGroveDan]

During his time in the Legislature, he has positioned himself among the most conservative members on social issues -- against abortion rights, gun control and a ban on offshore oil drilling -- and fiscal austerity.

Curiously those wildly extreme positions are mirrored in the state and national Republican Party platforms.

[ElkGroveDan]

McClintock, his wife, Lori, and two children live in Elk Grove.

And what's wrong with that?

[TheSpottedOwl]

I bitterly regret voting for Ahhhhnold over Tom McClintock. Yeah, I knew better, but Cruz Bustamante and Phil Angelelides scare the hell out of me.

[saganite]

Frankly I was pleasantly surprised to read this. I thought conservatives were an extinct species in Cal.

[goldstategop]

There are more conservatives in California than in many Red States. They just don't live where the voters are.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[bboop]

We are not extinct here. We ARE outnumbered, but that just makes us feistier. Arnold still beats having either Gray Davis or Bustamente (tho not by a whole lot). I’m glad to see McClintock is still active and fighting. Must find his blog.

[goldstategop]

The Pajamahadeen aren't extinct either. They're putting heat on the CAGOP.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[saganite]

Well, I guess if one more Cal. conservative finds his blog this post is a complete success! ;^)

[ElkGroveDan]

Arnold still beats having either Gray Davis or Bustamente

No he doesn't. He is as liberal as Gray Davis and perhaps more so. He has decimated the GOP and dispirited our base. Leaders have consequences.

[barnicus]

Agree Agree. I voted for McClintock and have nothing to regret.

[Schatze]

He is as liberal as Gray Davis and perhaps more so.

You said it. If Arnie gets his green agenda passed, California (and its taxpayers) will go bankrupt.

[tubebender]

McClintock ping...

[calcowgirl]

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[calcowgirl]

>>Well, I guess if one more Cal. conservative finds his blog this post is a complete success! ;^)

Let’s make it easy:
http://www.carepublic.com/

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

But McClintock has reaped dividends from his statewide campaigns, amassing an e-mail list of more than 85,000 supporters.

Somehow I got kicked off. I didn't do anything :-(

[AVNevis]

Despite attracting a vocal following, he has failed in four bids for statewide office, losing twice for state controller, in 1994 and 2002, and state insurance commissioner in 2006. In 2003, he finished third in the gubernatorial recall that swept Schwarzenegger into office. Funny, I missed the Senator's insurance commissioner race. Interesting, because a Republican won that race and it's not McClintock. (Bee needs to proofread)