[justshutupandtakeit]

Like it or not part of Arnie's appeal is sheer charisma and celebrity not political positions or even politics. We can bemoan it and complain about it OR we can take advantage of it to remove a greater enemy. I prefer the latter course even if it is not ideal.

Simon could not beat perhaps the most unpopular governor in California history, certainly one of the most unpopular and least appealing. Unfortunately, the RATmedia paints any conservative as a cross between a baby eater and a killer of puppies. They have two strikes against them and the brain dead electorate of Cali can't figure out that it is a lie.

However, lies about Arnie will not have the same impact because the aforementioned BD electorate won't care.

[XJarhead]

Like it or not part of Arnie's appeal is sheer charisma and celebrity not political positions or even politics. We can bemoan it and complain about it OR we can take advantage of it to remove a greater enemy. I prefer the latter course even if it is not ideal.

Agreed. You said that no conservative can ever win in California. My point is only that it is possible for a conservative candidate with charisma to win, particularly in a three-way election. But McClintock ain't that guy.

The reason that's important is because some conservatives view McClintock as perhaps the only chance to ever get a conservative. That's not true, because under the right circumstances, and with the right candidate, a conservative can still win.