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"How can you say that this early in the campaign? Have you read the guy's speeches? Do you know his positions on the issues well? He's quite a statesman in my view. "

... and if he manages to sneak in he will be REAL effective with Cruz as his Lt. Gov. and a totally ticked off Dem Majority in the legislature... Sure, he's going to be able to get all those things he wants done....right....

The wagering windows are open as to how long it would be before a recall against him is passed .....

>>>> ... and if [McClintock] manages to sneak in he will be REAL effective with Cruz as his Lt. Gov. and a totally ticked off Dem Majority in the legislature.

I hadn't considered that; if so, Schwarzenegger may have the same problem. If we don't elect a Republican with a good majority, we could be seeing some backlash right away. The new governor will have to be a politician as well as an ideologue (or a celebrity). I think Schwarzenegger would be able to get on TV and talk to Californians about legislation and policy. This is something Gray never seemed to do, at least not with any real message. McClintock might be able to do that, too -- we just don't know.