[southernnorthcarolina]

Real Clear Politics was Real Wrong in 2000 (far too optimistic on Bush's chances). I don't recall seeing much of them in 2002; I assume they were so discredited that they were in hiding.

I find it interesting that there have been at least three different FReeper polls. Each time, McClintock jumps out to a big lead, and then Arnold starts gaining. Of course, he never takes the lead, because the slate is wiped clean, and a new poll is begun. Now that the gap has been closed to 48-44, it's time for a new one to be started!

If McClintock can't win a majority of FReepers, what chance has he to win the election? His continued presence in the race will serve to deliver a win to Bustamonte on a silver platter.

[tallhappy]

Real Clear Politics was Real Wrong in 2000 (far too optimistic on Bush's chances).

Yes. Same dynamic and same people saying only Schwarzenegger can win are in the same boat.

They are far too optimistic about Schwarzenegger's chances.

[Sabertooth]

If McClintock can't win a majority of FReepers...

False premise. This is like Democrats claims that Bush didn't win Florida.

Polls close. Polls end. Counting and recounting stops.

I'll concede that Free Republic polls are unscientific, but McClintock has won every one of them thus far.

He did even better in the one poll where the results for California Freepers were presented...

After the debate who do you support for Governor of California?

Results as of Sept 9, 2003 10:00 pm PDT using the state designation on the FR profile pages to breakout California totals:

	California	Unknown	Total
McClintock	174	144	789
Schwarzenegger	89	143	612
Other	2	16	40
Undecided	7	15	88

Free Republic California Gubernatorial Poll

The September 9th California Freeper totals...

McClintock 174 = 64%

Arnold 89 = 33%

[CyberAnt]

"deliver a win to Bustamonte on a silver platter"

Hmmmm? .. I think that's only possible in NORTH CAROLINA.