[Diddle E. Squat]

Yo, put down the annoying magic marker font, shouting only weakens your argument.

Simon and McClintock were drawing from the same pool, so now that Simon is out there is no reason for McC to drop out before the debates, and before we see how Arnold performs and weathers the dribbling of smear attacks. What if McC and Petey drop and then Arnold nosedives from some scandal release? And who is to say that Arnold won't end up left enough on certain positions that McC can't emerge on top in a 3 + leftovers race? It is still possible that a candidate could win with just 30%.

[NordP]

Good point, too. That's why I think the RNC is taking a wait and see stance. I also think they are pretty confident that the writing is on the wall for Arnold though, too.

NordP

[GmbyMan]

Look pal, I use this font for a reason and for the record THIS IS SHOUTING, not this.Feel free to put me on ignore if you wish, I don't care.

I like McClintock and look forward to seeing a debate. I hope he waits until at least September 15th before dropping out. I think part of the Simon vote will go to Arnold, not McClintock. Why? Well, consider this, everyone on this forum who claims to be a "true" conservative back McClintock, not Simon. Those who backed Simon are, IMO, people who didn't know enough about McClintock to support him. At least half of them will move to Arnold.