He has earned them. Since this is an election without a primary, you have to shake out the contenders from the pretenders in some way. Therefore, consider the following as the primary:
Arnold: 36%
McClintock: 18%
That's the primary. In normal circumstances, the party would then unite behind the strongest candidate. You may disagree, but 2/3 of those who favor Arnold or Tom can't be wrong.
Look, I have no problems with Tom at all, I really wish the percentages were reversed. However, the important thing now is to GET THE DEMOCRATS OUT of the State House. So, unite. Tom fought the good fight, but he came up a little short. I don't want to believe the revenge stories, especially considering the LaLaTimes source. However, If Tom maintains his course, there will be no turning back, and he'll no longer have a home in the GOP.