On the contrary, a McClintock governorship would in essence (IMHO) break the current liberal media lock on the frame of reference by which the California government's fiscal and social agenda is described to voters. McClintock would have the bully pulpit and would also wield the veto and line item veto power with gusto.
He is an opportunist.
He entered the race late.
He gets flustered easily on simple questions that he should have been prepared for.
He does not want to debate.
He does not want to sign a no-tax pledge.
He has out-of-state liberal advisors.
He is not a California native.
There is a better qualified alternative (McClintock).
RINOs tend to do the opposite of what they pledge to do in their election campaign.
If the Demos have a dirt bomb on him, they can drop it any time to defuse him, or use it as blackmail.
Here's a bonus reason:
I really don't need anyone to tell me how to vote anyway. I'll vote for the best candidate and if other's don't, that's their problem, not mine.
I was alluding to the "bully pulpit" with my mention of leadership. A governor who can present new ideas and practical solutions in an appealing and dynamic manner could have considerable influence on reluctant or undecided legislators.
Veto power is fine as far as it goes but to build a constructive record of opposition to years of 'Rat control will require positive initiatives as well. If the new governor is a non-Rat, he'll have to forge some kind of coalition with the Republicans that are there plus Rats who could be convinced to try something different (i.e., the FR-hated "moderates").
While McClintock's positions aligned more closely with my opinions on the issues, I don't think he's as electable in California as Arnold, given the current demographics and recent voting trends. Remember, we're talking about a state where Gore slaughtered Bush in 2000. While there is widespread discontent with the Rat Davis, I'm not sure it will be enough to pull the state over to a conservative like McClintock, especially if there are alternatives. That doesn't provide the optimum solution from a conservative viewpoint, but it is likely the reality of the situation, IMO. Of course, as a non-resident, maybe some would be tempted to reply to this post with the proverbial STFU, or whatever.