Aye, the nub of the problem. Begin with values, and build on them. Doing otherwise is like building a roof and expecting the foundation to materialize on its own.
If [McClintock] can't get elected, they won't make any difference.
Then support him and help get him elected.
No amount of support from me will get him elected. I've been down that road before.
All Mc Clintock can do now is help get Bustamonte elected and it seems like that is what's happening.