Let it be said that the charge against McC that he threatened Arnie's rightful ascension to governor is now moot.
It can also be said that McClintock had a chance to enhance his standing in the party, and thereby further the advancement the conservative agenda, by being a team player. He would have made a great candidate against Boxer, with Bush, Guiliani, Cheney, Arnold etc. campaigning with him and raising funds. But he didn't want to play that game.
He’s wasting away again in Buchananville now.
I don't think it can be said any better than that. Bravo.
Michael