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.
I didn't say no conservative could EVER win statewide in Californica. But still believe no conservative could win NOW or in the near future.
If Arnie was a real conservative HE might be able to win now. Because of the charisma factor.
Until all the illegal votes and voters are purged from the polls no conservative would have a chance.