Great analysis of the situation, and I agree. This shows the value of having Tom in the race. His ideas are having an impact on the campaign. In time, whichever is not the front runner will drop out, most likely Tom. Arnold has left the door wide open for Tom to join him in putting Cali aright again.
"Arnold has left the door wide open for Tom to join him in putting Cali aright again. "
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Exactly.
As I quoted from another article in another thread:
"Top Schwarzenegger aides said they are impressed with McClintock's ideas on rolling back the tripling of the car tax, instantly renegotiating the state's long-term energy contracts, reforming the workman's compensation system, and eliminating all duplicative state spending."
And added:
I think what would be best for CA AND McClintock is if he withdrew, supported Arnold, and accepted a position in Arnold's administration, or worked with Arnold from the CA Legilature,where he is now, then in 2008 Tom could run as a very credible candidate with broader support, as one, who was instrumental in turning CA around.
Conversely, if McClintock insists on staying in to the bitter end, and if Arnold loses, by about the margin, which went to McClintock, I doubt the Republican Party will be very forgiving.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/969354/posts?page=6#6