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You have a strange perception of logic.

Let me help you out.

Davis ran in 2002 - Davis campaigned against Riordan during the GOP Primaries portraying Riordan as a "RINO" - Davis knew he couldn't beat Riordan, but he knew that he could beat a "true non RINO" like Simon. - Davis won in 2002. - McClintock lost his bid for state controller a much lower and less important office.

The recall is percieved as a Republican forced initiative. If it fails, then Republicans will be blamed for wasting tax-payer money during a budget crisis only to switchout one Democrat with another or only to maintain the Democrat that currently in office.

Taking the governors office now will place the DNC on the defensive to insure that they can mantain control of California's electoral votes in 2004. Costing them 10's of millions of dollars that could be spent campaigning in other states, just to hold on to California's electoral votes.

McClintock is an impractical pipe dream. Schwarzenegger is a practicality. Be practical.

Tempest,
I agree with everything you say, and say well, except for:

1. Performance in last year's election has nothing to do with this one. I think no one seriously questions the fact that the guy who won last year (Davis) will lose in this one.

2. McClintock is an impractical pipe dream.

I think it depends on which democRAT he's running against. Against Bustamove, a racist extremist who has already announced he wants to increase taxes by $8 billion, Tom can win.

People have said this is not the same California that elected Ronald Reagan. I say this isn't the same California that elected Davis, or there wouldn't have been a recall. (And yes, I live in CA). Californians got their rude awakening to the outcome of the policies of the libs big time, and they don't like it.

Prop 187 passed bigtime in California. Tom says he'll enforce it, Arnold says illegals should be allowed to stay. Who's more in touch with the electorate?

I've heard lots of Arnold supporters say Tom's the best man, but they are voting for someone who can get elected.

If it becomes clear that McClintock CAN beat Bustamove, will they then vote for Tom? We'll see.

BTW. I'm listening to McClintock right now as he guest hosts Roger Hedgecock's radio program (hence the delay in my response, well, that, a ham sammich, Costco green olives, and a good cigar). People who say he has the personality of Bob Dole (no personality, dull, drab blah blah blah) remind me of the people who call Rush a racist. It's clear they've never listened to him.

Slipping into my silver flame-retardant suit, Tom's communication skills and common sense remind me of another great communicator. I hope he can be heard above the "he's unelectable" din being put out by the Arnold camp.

FReegards Tempest!
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