Should Schwarzenegger quit?

The Washington Times ^ | August 28, 2003 | Op-Ed

[TERMINATTOR]

Not really. Nor do we think Republicans Tom McClintock and Peter Ueberroth should get out of the race. At least not yet.

Well, maybe Mr. Ueberroth should. His blandness and lack of energy will not do.

The Democrats already have their Gray candidate. What's more, Mr. Ueberroth doesn't seem to be much more specific than Arnold Schwarzenegger, the frontrunner among Republicans currently in the race. But, then again, Mr. Ueberroth's nonpartisan pitch overrides his token Republicanism. For example, he's the only Republican in the race to oppose Proposition 187, the 1994 initiative barring state benefits to illegal aliens. Does this country-club Republican think he'll get Latino voters away from Democratic Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante? Indeed, in this crazy election, Mr. Ueberroth could end up with more Democrats and independent voters than Republicans.

[TERMINATTOR]

Yes! (R)nold is splitting the Republican vote. He should drop out for the good of the State of California. A vote for (R)nold is a vote for Bustamove!

[Sabertooth]

Out or in, I'm not voting for Arnold.

[finnman69]

And, from our standpoint, replacing Mr. Davis with Mr. Bustamante would be cruel and unusual punishment for the Golden State. There are strong reasons for Republicans to back Mr. Schwarzenegger. He is the frontrunner. He has star power. He has plenty of money. And, he has become Mr. Recall. And, maybe if he's elected, good advisers can educate him on the job.

On the contrary, a vote for McClintock is a vote for Bustamente.

[Reagan Man]

>>>Out or in, I'm not voting for Arnold.

I admire your steadfast principles on this issue.

Vote McClintock.

[SunStar]

On the contrary, a vote for McClintock is a vote for Bustamente.

Give it a rest.

McClintock is the conservative in the race. Funny, I thought we were all conservatives as well.

[Sen Jack S. Fogbound]

"When he started, Mr. Schwarzenegger boldly said he would bankroll his campaign. Now, he's accepting campaign money. We don't have a problem with that. It's the contradiction that is both foolish and not admirable."

Arnold did announce at the beginning he would not accept PAC money! He would not be beholden to special interests!

The whole article is suspect because of inaccurate statements!

[Reagan Man]

>>> ...a vote for McClintock is a vote for Bustamente.

That's a red herring.

A vote for McClintock, is a vote for McClintock and a vote for conservatism.

A vote for Rnold or Bustamonte, is a vote liberalism.

[pogo101]

Lots of nuances there: wouldn't Tom be great; but maybe he can't win; Arnold probably will be okay (better by far than Cruz/Gray) and we shouldn't reject him out of hand; but, we surely need Tom to stay in, in case Arnold fails.

[RS]

Hilarious... The Republican front-runner is seriously asked to quit by supporters of his losing rivals....

Is McClintock a closet Bustamente supporter ?

[strela]

When he started, Mr. Schwarzenegger boldly said he would bankroll his campaign. Now, he's accepting campaign money.

An unsourced, undocumented allegation. Bustamante's Angels will have to do better than this to cut into Arnold's 45 percent.

[DiamondDon1]

Lots of nuances there: wouldn't Tom be great; but maybe he can't win; Arnold probably will be okay (better by far than Cruz/Gray) and we shouldn't reject him out of hand; but, we surely need Tom to stay in, in case Arnold fails.

Ditto...

DD

[Registered]

Well, if enough of you sit out or vote for McClintock you can all get together under the new Cruz administration and have one great big pity party...but please, don't hold it on FR.

[Rummyfan]

If Ahnold drops out, you are assuring Busta-mental the election.

[Registered]

 

 

[68 grunt]

No! Tommy McC is splitting the republican vote. he should drop out for the good of the state of California. A vote for Tommy is a vote for bustamecha.

[68 grunt]

And what of your inaccurate statements?

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Pretty cool, voting for Tom is a twofer!!!

[68 grunt]

... Is McClintock a closet Bustamente supporter ?

I don't think McC is, but many of those posing as his supporters are.

Who are the demons worried about? Doesn't that tell all the dim bulbs something?

[ambrose]

I will not vote for Ahnold under any circumstances.