[dfwgator]

Does the GOP really need this?

[Tempest]

Yeah the GOP doesn't need a high profile candidate with lots of charisma. . .

Gore would have been a better choice. . .

[Cool Guy]

Does the GOP really need this?

The MOB or The Votes?

[jocon307]

"Does the GOP really need this?"

I think we should be glad he's running as a Republican, assuming he would run even if he was a Democrat. I think I would vote for him if I lived out there. He's really very smart, I don't think people realize that, I've always thought it's the accent that confuses them. I also think he's hard-headed and the type who really isn't swayed by what others think of him. These are all advantages.

I also think he'll be a true "new broom" in Sacramento, and he'll go into office beholden to nobody but the people who voted for him. And possibly to some of the Republicans (like Issa) who drop out to smooth the way. Simon should quit next. I like McClintock's plans, but on their own the Republican/Conservative voters can't get their candidate elected, Davis's re-election proved that in spades.

California republicans need to unite behind one candidate in order to wrest control of the governorship, even if only to irritate McAwful and the Dims. Arnold is not going to drop out and if the Republicans don't back him he'll either lose because of them or win without them, and that's not going to help rebuild the party. This is a case where you can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

[freebilly]

Does the GOP really need this?

No, we deserve a politician like Simon who needs a charisma transplant....

[A CA Guy]

About time it had a candidate people liked, yeah we need this!