I'm not ready to condemn McClintock just yet. I assume that he's taking a hard stance because he doesn't want to turn off any backers who would still financially support him in the final weeks unless he were to appear to waffle. I still expect him to be a team player and do what's right for the short-term for California and the long-term for his career. However, I also think that he's our insurance against the Democrat "late hit" against Schwarzenegger which I still think is coming.
I know that absentee ballots are out now, but I don't think they will be a factor for McClintock. My gut instinct is that his supporters will either wait until the end or show up in person.
-PJ
You sound like an intelligent person. In fact, your whole post was excellent.
May I suggest you post more often?