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On the other hand, if McClintock weren't in the race, most of his supporters SHOULD vote for the Repulican in the race <<
I agree, if McClintock weren't in the race, I would still be supporting a Republican.
Unfortuantely that means Shriver (D) would have NO chance of getting me on board.
Arnold IS a good Republican. Why else do you think a great number of prominenet Republicans, including conservative ones and organizations, such as the conservative Orange County Lincoln Club endorsed him?
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In his own words:
"Humphrey talked about protectionism, more government planning, and a lot of liberal solutions. It sounded like the socialism in Austria.
The Republican - Nixon - talked about less government, lower taxes, the free market, international trade, and a stronger military.
After the translator finished, I realized: Yes! I’m a Republican!
From then on, I campaigned for Republicans. I voted for Republicans. I gave money to Republicans. I pretty much thought it was as simple as the movies: The Republicans were the Good Guys - and the Democrats were the Bad Guys.
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"I still believe government should ensure a fair start and fair competition for all. It shouldn't rig outcomes.
I still believe in lower taxes - and the power of the free market.
I still believe in controlling government spending. If it's a bad program, let's get rid of it.
But I also believe that government is important - and should be in the business of educating our children, defending our people, ensuring public safety, advancing scientific and medical research, and more.
So, yes, I’m still a Republican. Just not the same Republican I was at the beginning of this journey I call my education as an American.
I am still strong. I'm just a lot more flexible. "
http://www.schwarzenegger.com/en/life/hiswords/words_en_sac_perspectives.asp?sec=life&subsec=hiswords
Just say *NO* to training wheels for Arnold!
Just say *NO* to the Arnold! carte-blanche platform!
Just say *NO* to the lack of a fair and open debate on the issues by Arnold! prior to claiming to represent conservatives across the state!
A lot of folks claim we lost 2002 because Simon was too conservative. However, one could with equal if not more justification say that we lost 2002 because Simon was not vetted-- a political neophyte.
If you advocate voting for an unvetted candidate, no matter *who* it is and no matter what he claims to be, no matter how well or poorly he happens to be doing in the polls at the moment, without testing of any sort... the only question that remains is: do you wanna pay for your naiivete NOW, or LATER?