[Triple]

Ahh, tha writings of victimhood.

The candidate that most closely demonstrates my values is running, but I will not for for him, because he is 'unelectable.'

Waaa waaa waaa.

Elections are won in the voting booth, not before not after.

If you never vote for your ideal candidate, do you think you will ever have that candidate represent you?

What encouragement are you giving the next conservative to run, if you wont vote for this one.

IMO - you are a whining, coward of a voter, to not vote your convictions.

You will get the governor you deserve, this one and next.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

you are a whining, coward of a voter, to not vote your convictions

And what is wrong with getting an electable candidate in the seat and then have him vote and act per his base? Isn't that how it works? Or do we elect politicians and then let them just do as they please (as some who have no chance of winning want to do)? Vote your conviction and elect Bustamante, pal. I'd vote to get the Office at this point in time. Choose your battles wisely. Give McC a cardigan sweater, please.

[doug from upland]

I don't know if there is another case where I have not voted for my ideal candidate. It is somewhat insulting for you to presume otherwise. I suspect that there are some on this forum who would bet on a high school team against the Superbowl champs. McClintock has an equal chance of winning. The overwhelmingly important job in this recall is to make sure that neither Davis nor Mecha Man lead California. Idealism and core beliefs are very important. At some point, we all have to make compromises. This compromise is not enjoyable, but it is necessary.