Posted on 09/25/2003 10:40:28 AM PDT by Gopher Broke
McClintock is a great guy! I agree with him and if I could wave my magic wand, I would make him the Gov. of California...no questions asked.
Now, back to reality.
McClintock is running BEHIND Arnold and should DROP OUT for the good of the Republican party and for California...who cannot take any more liberal Governors!
Yes, he could stay in .... and after the election his supporters can say WE SURE SHOWED ARNOLD... as we watch Bustamonte sworn in to office.
Headline: STUPID PARTY STRIKES AGAIN
When Republicans unite, Republicans WIN. When Republicans are divided, democRATS win.
We can win this one....
But in the meantime, you'll be happy to take his money and his star endorsement, eh?
Parasite.
I think the chances have increased that the recall will fail and Gray Davis will stay in office. If McClintock stays in the race, that means more votes for recalling Davis.
Nope.
I've said this before, but I think it's really worth considering what would happen if either McClintock or Schwarzeneggar dropped out. You'd immediately get the Davis smear machine going full throttle against the remaining Republican, and the recall would likely fail. My guess is that Republican chances are best with both McClintock and Schwarzeneggar in the race.
"....so we can have a Republican Liberal Governor!"
Well said! We should all practice saying, "Viva Bustamante!"
Alan Colmes had a BIG stupid smile on his face last nite as they discussed the debate. Alan and his Demopuke buddies probably went out to celebrate last nite. The STOOPID party strikes out again.
Unless its all about the take at the gate, which of course it is...
Democrat Party-->>If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.
After his performance last night, I don't think there's much chance of Bustamante winning the recall. A lot of the votes he might have had a chance of getting will now go to Camejo and Schwarzenegger. As long as McClintock is in the race, Schwarzenegger will seem more centrist, and attract more of those votes. I think the chances have increased that the recall will fail and Gray Davis will stay in office. If McClintock stays in the race, that means more votes for recalling Davis.
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Yes indeed. We want CA as one of the Red States as Bush heads into 2004.
If Arnold dropped out, it is doubtful Tom could pull enough centrist voters to stop them from rejecting the recall. Even if he did win, he will have zero ability to work with a Democrat legislature out to gut conservatives. If Tom pulls out now, he gets to be Senator, and will have immense pull. If he stays, Bustamente could well win, but Arnold is likely to pull a plurality. Either way, Conservatives will be blackballed by moderates. So, take your pick, sunny days ahead or a glorious funeral pyre fed by McClintock self-righteousness.
The fact remains, however, that CA conservatives deserve an opportunity to vote for someone who will represent their views. Tom isn't taking votes away from Arnold, because Arnold has simply not earned them. It's just as true in the reverse.
I would advise Tom to stick in until the election - you never know what might happen. But I certainly understand your concern.
When I had a choice between Jim Hunt and a goofball Republican, I voted for the Libertarian.
If Bustamante is going to win anyway, why bother voting?
After all, the people of Cal elected this bunch of losers....TWICE!, so why not let Gov Davis finish the job. I know it will be painful for some of you, but somewhere, sometime it must be demonstrated once and for all what extreme liberal/communist governance will ultimately lead to......right here in River City.
MYTH: INDIAN GAMING IS COMMERCIAL, FOR-PROFIT GAMING.FACT: GAMING ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS IS OPERATED BY TRIBES TO FUND GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS.
IGRA requires that all revenues from tribal gaming operations be used solely for governmental or charitable purposes. Much like State Government and the use of funds from 40 state lotteries, Tribal Governments determine how gaming proceeds are to be spent. In direct contrast to the opulent expenditures on yachts and jets by commercial casino operators such as Donald Trump, Indian tribes are using gaming revenues to build houses, schools, roads and sewer and water systems; to fund the health care and education of their people; and to develop a strong, diverse economic base for the future.
MYTH: INDIAN PEOPLE DO NOT PAY TAXES.
FACT: INDIAN PEOPLE PAY ALL TAXES REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAW.
All Indian people pay federal income, FICA and social security taxes. Most Indians also pay state income and property taxes. Only the small percentage of Indians who live and work on federally recognized reservations - not unlike soldiers and their families living on military installations - are exempt from paying state income and property taxes. However, they still pay taxes such as sales and Federal Income tax.
Indian tribes are governments with responsibilities to their citizens, but tribes almost uniformly lack a tax base to support their governmental needs. Some tribes have found in gaming a means to not only provide jobs and economic activity on their reservations, but also a source of badly needed government revenue. As sovereign governments, tribes do not have to pay taxes on their revenues to any other governments. Do states pay taxes on their resources derived from gaming or from any other source? NO!
Just so you are aware, you have paraphrased Jesse Jackson, albeit with a different party name in your quote...
Just in case, you might want to gargle some soapy water or peroxide.
But, of course, you are dead on correct, too.
McClintock should bow out, then take on Feinstein (or is it Boxer?) for the Senate seat.
If he stays in, you'll see Cruz as the new Governor, and McClintock's stock go into negative numbers for any future political ambitions...
It's not just what is good for California, it's also what's best for McClintock - he didn't do anything last night other than strengthen his base, no growth - he spoke to his base only.
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