Actually, that's the myth that's become "true" by repeating itself over and over again.
The lie has been, "Tom can't beat Cruz. He's too conservative."
The truth is, that if Arnold got out of the race--McClintock would beat Bustamonte.
Look at the USA TODAY/CNN/GALLOP Poll taken Sep 25-27 and released yesterday:
6. If the choice were between Cruz Bustamante, the Democrat and Tom McClintock, the Republican, who would you be more likely to vote for: Cruz Bustamante or Tom McClintock?
Registered voters answered:
McClintock: 49
Bustamonte: 42
Neither: 6
Other: *
No Opinion: 3
Probable voters answered:
McClintock: 56
Bustamonte: 37
Neither: 5
Other: *
No Opinion: 2
NOW who would you rather have carrying the Republican banner????