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What is this fascination with McClintock all about?
He seems rather arrogant and aloof, and his tactics of overtly criticizing other Republicans are also very NON-Reagan-like.
He reminds me of Paul Tsongas, clearly the most qualified of the field of Democrats in '92, but he could never connect with the people, he seemed to feel above us all.
McClintock's similar approach will not sell in California. I lived there a long time, have many relatives and friends there now, and another candidate with no charisma after Davis just is not going to prevail, whether a liberal or a conservative. Arnold's enthusiasm will inspire more voters, and his "common man" approach (a fantasy now, but he did achieve his financial success on his own) will probably resonate with many from both ends of the spectrum. And he does have a developing plan. He's been a candidate for less than 3 weeks, and everyone expects him 100% on message. Not very realistic.
Republicans need to win, and purity of principles seems as hopeless in Calif. as in New York and New Jersey. And the Republican party IS an inclusive one.
Some of you would have it down to 2 or 3 members, with those (other than yourselves) suspect as well.
If you fragment the party then we will end up like many nations of the world, multiple parties having to form coaltions to gain power. And that is ALL about compromise. The last thing you seem to want.