[Owen]

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In a three way race if 50% of Schwarzenegger's voters are conservatives and they decide to vote for a conservative instead od Schwarzenegger, McClintock beats both Bustamante and Scwarzenegger.

The math is there.
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That is not math. That is presumption. 1/2 of Arnold's support will not vote for McClintock because he is too extreme for California -- And You Know It. McClintock's support need not vote *for* Arnold. Then need only vote *against* the opposition by punching the chad for Arnold. Those with extreme positions never get to vote *for* a winner. The best they can do is deny the opposition a victory. That's The Way It Is.

It has reached a level of probability that this is no longer principle. This is an exercise in either sabotage or self indulgence. Neither are noble.

[Texasforever]

It has reached a level of probability that this is no longer principle

Many confuse "principle with everyday bull-headedness. The McClintock campaign must have Baghdad Bob as its lead adviser.