Sure you do. That's why every time a McClintock update thread appears, you guys descend upon it with terms like "The unelectable...," "McNader," "Mr. 4%" (guess that one needs updating, huh?), etc.
The problem is...getting someone like that elected in far-left California is next to impossible.
And of course, knee-jerk bashing of the candidate and his supporters as soon as the campaign gets started really helps the cause, doesn't it?
But you can't explain even the obvious to someone who refuses to listen.
You mean like suggesting that someone give the conservative candidate a chance to run some ads, get some exposure and appear in some debates before surrendering to the compromise candidate? If that's what you mean, you're absolutely right.
"You guys?" You must have me confused with someone else. I think he's unelectable but I hardly descend upon every thread. And, yes...it does need updating as today's poll has him at...what...11% to Arnold's 40 something?
And of course, knee-jerk bashing of the candidate and his supporters as soon as the campaign gets started really helps the cause, doesn't it?
Sorry bub...but you're confused again. I've bashed no one. I've merely stated my opinion that the likelyhood of a mcclintock win in far-left California is unlikely. The bashing, or what I've seen of it, is all being done by mclintites to anyone who dares disagree with them.
You mean like suggesting that someone give the conservative candidate a chance to run some ads, get some exposure and appear in some debates before surrendering to the compromise candidate? If that's what you mean, you're absolutely right.
He can have all the chances you or he wants. I still think he'd stand little chance in the liberal state of California. In case you're confused again, that's not bashing, it's just my opinion.
Ads cost money. McClintock doesn't have any. He doesn't have much time to raise it. And he doesn't have a lot of time left for those ads to be effective. The window is slamming shut on his campaign.
Given this reality, McClintock's run reminds me of the great pastime that has done more to get Democrats elected and conservatives shut out in this state than anything else: the vanity candidacy.
Conservative candidates in California have a penchant for beating each other to pieces in the primary phase, because they're all in love with themselves and refuse to say, "Ah, shucks. I have about as much chance of getting the primary win as I do of getting a date with that babe-a-licious sweet young thang over at the condo swimming pool, I'll bow out and back ol' Joe for the slot, he'll do an OK job until he's termed out."