That is not what the Arniebots have been saying. They've been saying McClintock can't beat Bustamante. Of course Tom can't beat Arnold in a 3-way race as Arnold is the spoiler. Remove the liberal spoiler and the conservative has a chance.
Another reality check... If Arnold never got into the race, the recall would NEVER pass. Only someone with ***STAR*** power can fend off the steady stream of (what passes for) powerful Dems campainging on Davis' behalf. McClintock would have been chewed up and spit out long ago...