What makes you think that Bustamante will get less than 40%? Despite the polls, it's impossible for a Democrat to actually get vote totals as low as his. When push comes to shove, the RATs will pull the RAT lever.
What makes you think that Bustamante will get less than 40%? Despite the polls, it's impossible for a Democrat to actually get vote totals as low as his. When push comes to shove, the RATs will pull the RAT lever. Good point. I have been surprised Bustamante has polled so low. This analysis is based purely on poll numbers and if they are not accurate, then it doesn't faly.
But, if the polls are wrong on Bustamante for the reasons you outlined, Schwarzenegger has no chance with or without McClintock.