[NittanyLion]

It's a sad state of affairs. I'm not claiming Tom McClintock is the next Reagan, but in the long-term he certainly stands a better chance of helping the GOP.

That is, a better chance than Arnold. A poor turn of phrase on my part...

[Reagan Man]

I hear ya, NT!

McClintock is more like Reagan. Conservative brothers in arms.

Arnold is more like Bubba (Clinton). Liberal brothers in arms. i know thats a low blow, but... the objective of conservatisim is to triumph over liberalism. The goal of the GOP is to win elections. Californian's have a serious problem facing them and so far, they've shown no willingness to stick by their conservative principles and follow the "Reagan man" in this race, Tom McClintock. They prefer to follow the liberal like Arnold.