McCLINTOCK IS NO BUCHANAN!

September 17, 2003 | Joe Armendariz

[Writesider]

The always brilliant Hugh Hewitt has finally outdone himself in his pre-emptive war against the California gubernatorial candidacy of Tom McClintock. Let us forget, for just a moment, the ridiculous comparison made in his latest column, between Tom McClintock and Pat Buchanan. But he also seems to want to equate the re-election campaign of President George Herbert Walker Bush, circa 1992, with the (R)nold Inc. Gubernatorial campaign taking place today.

[SteveH]

Sure, but I am wondering if we can do it in a gentlemenly manner, that's all. The calendar is nice but to anyone rigged for a coming political storm (and shouldn't we all be?), it's not relevant.

[McGavin999]

If Arnold calls McClintock a decent man and is not calling McClintock to step down, why can't Arnold supporters follow Arnold's example and praise him while praising your own candidate?

Same question could be asked of the Tom supporters. So far, Tom has only attacked Arnold. Cruz and Grey have gone untouched.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

I look at it this way - who would you choose to be the CEO of your company, Arnold or McClintock? CEOs make the hard decisions, implement policy, and are the lightning rods for all grievances.

Arnold has been there and done that, and has a solid track record.

On the other hand, Tommy Boy has never met a payroll, and has spent a lifetime tossing around pretty words without having a stake in implementation.

The governor's office is not a high school debate club, and word boy, together with his minions, has been treating it like one.

[mbraynard]

You're wrong on a number of points. First, McClintock can easily void the energy contracts because tehy were negotiated in bad faith by someone with a conflict of interest. Davis can't do that because he would have to admit gross incompetence in appointing that individual. His plan is simple and spicific. He actually SAYS how he is going to accomplish 1,2,3,and 4.

Also, there's a lot of sick-legislation that the legislature passes, like the revised sex ed curriculum, that Arnold would sign but McClintock would not.

McClintock also favors school choice; while Arnold does not (yet he sent his kids to private school). That kind of hypocracy is too much for me.

Did he not accomplish enough in the state leg? the Rs are a tiny minority and are all but ignored. Note he also wrote the currently-in-effect death penalty law. He has been in the leadership of the state assembly.

It just sounds like you are downplaying the man and all his credentials inside and outside the state leg.

I would rather have Bustamecha win than ARnold, because then I'd be more confident of an R in the gov's seat in 2006.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

The lipless, crosseyed, obnoxious one has earned no respect.

He is nothing more than a pretty word tosser.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

You're part of the problem, not part of the solution.

[Tamzee]

Bump :-)

[SteveH]

I'm just pointing out the inconsistency. It is wierd when a leader says his opponent is OK and his followers say just the opposite. What sense does that make? Either you support Arnold and his positions or you don't. Can't have it both ways, though. At least, can't have it both ways and claim to be consistent. Yes? No?

[DoughtyOne]

That's always a chance. On the other hand he might realize that McClintock was a favorite son and try to help him if McClintock took the primary. I think Schwarzenegger would boost Tom if he were the party candidate going into a general election. And I think his endorsement would be a very positive force being as popular as he is.

[DoughtyOne]

Steve, I give my views on it and you should feel free to come along behind me and give yours. My posts are intended to be food for thought. There's no reason why you can't offer up a side dish during the meal.

[mbraynard]

what state election are you watching? McClintock has torn into Davis/BustaMecha repeatedly and has hardly ever mentioned Arnold. Go watch his speech on the Cspan website to the CA state assembly.

[BunnySlippers]

If Arnold calls McClintock a decent man and is not calling McClintock to step down, why can't Arnold supporters follow Arnold's example and praise him while praising your own candidate?

McClintock is resorting to negativity. Why can't he be as decent as Arnold?

[SteveH]

McClintock is resorting to negativity. Why can't he be as decent as Arnold?

You're answering (or more accurately, avoiding) my question by asking another.

Let's stick to answering my question for the moment.

I asked first.

;-)

[Amerigomag]

For me that Schwarzenegger. For others it may be to vote for McClintock and see Bustamante elected

Don't ever underestimate Davis.

[DoughtyOne]

I agree.

[azcap]

Although McClintock's campiagn is a windmill joust just like every one of Buchanan's, he is is by no means a Pat Buchanan. Buchanan is an entertaining, well spoken, and engaging pundit who does great on the talk show circuit. McClintock on the other hand (CENSORED BY 11th COMMANDMENT)

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[Capitalist Eric]

McCLINTOCK IS NO BUCHANAN!

Nope. Try Ross Perot.

[zbigreddogz]

FINALLY, IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEBODY SAID IT.

Yes, calling on the leading Republican to drop out does not pass the laugh test. It boggles my mind that some people can't see this.

Oh well, I guess they just don't let facts get in the way of their dogma.

[zbigreddogz]

I'll say if if you won't. Tom McClintock is either too egotistical or too stupid to realize that he, and he alone might get a racist socialist like Bustamove elected over a decent fellow like Arnold. Neither are qualities I want in a high ranking official.