Whitman could surprize a lot of people to the upside.
Arnold is, was and always has been beholden to the socialists who run Hollywood. It was obvious following the special election he lost, someone threatened him somehow, and he folded. Utterly, and completely.
Because he doesn’t really care about the governor job. He cares about his Hollywood job.
Meg is not beholden to Hollywood, or it appears, anyone else.
She could be a lot stronger than Arnold.
I'd be happy to be surprised. If I lived there I'd probably hit the button for her since I'd be in the booth voting for Carly anyway.