A reasoned response would suggest that this opinion would be difficult to substantiate. Granted, the rhetoric was formidable, but the actions were either grounded in liberalism or justified by either contemporary mob whim or conflicting federal law. There was a consistent refusal to acknowledge conservative values as a basis for action.
There rapidly developed a pattern of emphasizing the few, apparently, conservative actions, while in the background, authorizing or codifying liberal policies which nullified the hype. Homosexual marriage v Unruh Civil Rights is an excellent example.
Beyond the undermining of driving privileges for illegal aliens, there is little evidence of any conservative action from Nov 2003 through May 2005, and even that episode was marked by an apparent willingness for concession with time.
‘Beyond the undermining of driving privileges for illegal aliens, there is little evidence of any conservative action from Nov 2003 through May 2005, and even that episode was marked by an apparent willingness for concession with time.’
Fair assessment.
That said...who exactly is it that thought Arnold was a ‘conservative’ in the first place?
I didn’t. I just knew he had the best shot for Republicans to win the Governor’s race. It seems if you convinced yourself ‘beforehand’ that Arnold would be a conservative, you are very angry, and disappointed (not you personally, a general observation of mine).
I never had that thought cross my mind once. The conservative was clearly McClintock, and I say what I said then; He didn’t stand a chance in hell of winning.