Why I'm Voting For Arnold Schwarzenegger (Another Conservative Backs Arnold)

Townhall.com ^ | 8/13/03 | Ben Shapiro

[Princeliberty]

The guy said it in his article Simon ran an terrible campaign. If Simon had run a clear focused campaign
in the general election he would have won
without being a liberal, without being pro-abortion.

You don't have to run a liberal to win.
In fact in the long run you will destroy
the party that way not build it.
We built the Republican party being being
conservatives not by being liberal.

It was Wilson's being a liberal that ripped
it down.

We have to win the battle of ideas not
act ashamed of our beliefs. We will never
win that way.

[Princeliberty]

Different lable same results.

You still have a socialist as Governor.

[onyx]

Former two-term CA governor, Pete Wilson, is schooling candidate Schwarzenegger.

Of course, some here refer to Pete Wilson as a RINO, overlooking the fact that it's RINO WILSON'S judiciary that permitted this recall election to proceed!

[goldstategop]

Of course we have to win the battle. There's no way it can be done overnight in California. If it couldn't be with Simon, McClintock can't do it. We have to lay the groundwork for a conservative majority first. Rome wasn't built in a day. At least with Governor Arnold we will get a hearing for our views. Under a Governor Bustamante we will get zero. All things considered the choice couldn't be easier.

[goldstategop]

Exactly. Without George Deukmeijian and Pete Wilson's terms as GOP governors we'd have a Rose Bird court and no recall election. If we want to have a conservative state Supreme Court in the future, we have to have a Republican Governor in Sacramento.

[nopardons]

Nope.

There are none so blind, as those who will not see. Your purity NEVER wins a damned thing.

[Diplomat]

Welcome aboard, been waiting a few months for the VRWC come to grips with California reality. Guess most of them are too busy rooting for our demise. We're still here and we will take the State back. You'd think the guys who gave you Reagan wouldn't have to live under the "what have you done for me lately" mantra. Oh well, here is the beginning of our resurgence.

Posted by Diplomat to kellynla On News/Activism ^ 06/17/2003 12:51 PM PDT #52 of 77 ^

She may want the job as a stepping stone to the presidency. If she has that ambition, she will dictate the terms of dufas' surrender. Otherwise, say hello to your (my) next governor, Arrrrnold. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[onyx]

I posted a similar comment on another thread today, but in case you missed it, I think you will enjoy it.

It seems that one of the polls show Arnold getting quite a bit of support from blacks. Know why? Maxine Waters!

Thanks to Ms. Waters for vociferously screaming about Cruz's use of the N word, blacks say they will not vote for him! LOL!

[danmar]

Arnold won't even put conservatives in his cabinet.

...and how did you figured that one out? You think I can borrow your cristal ball?

And when Arnold runs things further into the ground which he will

Again how did you come to that conclusion?...do [me]us a favor, don't vote on Oct 7th!

[BonnieJ]

What bothers me most about the RINO label and the OFTEN-repeated outcry that someone is not conservative enough, etc, is the judgmental aspect of it. WHO defines a Republican? You? We are a diverse group, we have to be to win in 50 states. There is no way we can all agree on issues, and the leaders of our party cannot either. A Republican in Utah is far different from one in New York. The core beliefs and convictions of each of us are unique. To try to exclude some simply for differing beliefs makes no sense whatsoever.

[nopardons]

And only leads to total losses after more losses ad infinitim.

[onyx]

The "purists" are only Republicans when it's their candidate who's getting the party's support.

Simple, and simply stupid, but that's the sum of them.

[nopardons]

They're dog in the manger "purists"; principle ever BEFORE wining. Losing, is a badge of honour for them.

[danmar]

Schwarzeneggar, the charismatic moderate, and Tom McClintock, the thoughtful conservative, are the Republicans with the best chances of defeating Bustamante and the Democrats in the likely event of Davis’ recall. Schwarzeneggar’s poll numbers show a substantial advantage over McClintock in the early going, but many McClintock supporters remain unimpressed.

Well Cat, I still don't get it...based on you statement above, we pretty much agree, although 51% vs 7% (today's pollings) is more than "substantial" advantage (AS over TMac). My posting was aimed at the ones who based on their statements pretty much were saying it is "the hi-road or no road" in regards to their stance on AS vs TMac.

Well, based on my life experience (40+fellow), one has to take at times some winding, treacherous, small roads, potholes and obstacles et all, in order to reach the "hi-road". Is not a given, no matter how pure one principles are.

Thats my take on the road to Governor's Mansion whether you like it or not!

[capitan_refugio]

I agree with your logic, but Rose Bird died some time ago.

[Viet Vet in Augusta GA]

Why does Arnold's candidacy infuriate so many politicians, journalists, pundits, etc.? Simple -- because it shows all politics is a farce and a joke, and the one thing liberals can't stand is not having their pious little claims taken seriously. All libertarians should welcome Arnold, Coleman, Angelyne, Mary Carey (porn movie star), and the other 246 candidates with open arms and a laugh -- the latter being what all politicians deserve.

[goldstategop]

I can't say anyone misses her... people haven't regretted booting her from the CSC and our state was much better off without her on the bench.

[samtheman]

His candidacy will change minds about voting Republican. Then, in the future, when ideologically sound Republicans run for office, Californians won't dismiss them out of hand.

News flash: it does matter if there is an R beside the name. If the R's start winning in California, even if they are liberal R's, then George Bush has a chance of taking the state.

Get off the purity horse. This is a revolution. California is a one-party state. This is a crack in the wall.

[goldstategop]

Exactly. Politicians are morons... especially the liberal ones and they know they're full of hot air!

[goldstategop]

Exactly. Get Californians comfortable with voting Republican one step at a time. And one day we'll be in the saddle. Don't laugh - we did it in Texas and the Democratic Party machine there or what's left of it is fighting to remain relevant.