Tom McClintock has the best policies, the longest trackable political history and the most experience that would reveal him to be able to lead this state in the "right" direction. There's simply no denying that Tom would make a good governor for the State of California.
Where some folks go off track, is thinking that those who voice support for Tom must by nature also support Tom until October 7th, even if he has no chance at all of being elected. I cannot speak for Jim here so let's be clear that these thoughts are my own from here on out.
Tom McClintock should receive our utmost support until it is clear he cannot garner the support to be elected governor. At the earliest opportunity that becomes appearant, he should step down and endorse Arnold Schwarzenegger. Conversely, Arnold Schwarzenegger should also step down if his numbers dip below those of McClintock and it becomes appearant that he can't get elected.
At this stage of the game we must push the best man for governor of California. We should NEVER trash his in-party opponent. Every unkind thing we say about a candidate before they become the sole candidate, will be used by the other side to turn off our base after they become the sole candidate.
Some very misguided, childish and vindictive McClintock supporters on this forum have decided that killing off Schwarzenegger's viability is a wise thing to do. I'm here to tell you it is not. If Schwarzenegger winds up being the party leader in mid to late September, every one of their publicly stated arguements are going to find their way into television spots destroying Republican's will to support him prior to October 7th. It WILL cost him votes. It WILL help Cruz Bustamante if Arnold is his only viable opponent.
Those who support Tom should spend their time praising him. Those who support Arnold should spend their time praising him. Neither group should trash the other or their candidate. That's what Ronald Reagan's Eleventh Commandment was all about. He had RINOs in his day. He still created the Eleventh Commandment.
Folks, let's not put on our Republican cheerleader outfights, then voice cheers that will support the opposing team. Root for all our players. May the best man win.
I hope it's McClintock.