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This is the umpteenth iteration of the same theme:
"Gee, Tom is the better man, who reflects my ideals. But I think I'll vote for half-a-loaf."

I've yet to see a conservative who has written that he or she feels that Arnold is genuinely the better candidate, just that he is the surest bet to win.

I've waited with an open mind, listened to Arnold's pitches, viewed the debate, and let the whole thing perk around in my mind. I wanted to like him and his agenda, I really did.

But, I come to the inevitable conclusion today that I cannot vote for Arnold. His policies don't add up. He cannot support and fund the things he wants and cut the budget at the same time, not with a Dem controlled legislature. He'll have to compromise too much, and I'll get stuck with the bill. And Arnie's "socially liberal" policies besides.

DFU says he agrees with McClintock at 95%, and Arnie at 70%. Running the tally, my Arnie meter hits 40%, tops. With that, my chad gets punched for Tom. There I stand, I can do no other.

The thing that really pisses me off is that the Repubbie Party Powerbrokers pushed us into this position in the first place. They seem to be more interested in the good of the National Party than in the citizens of California. When are they gonna stop offering all their support to the Riordan clone school of politicians, so quick to compromise their values for microscopic gain. That they left Simon swinging in the wind a year ago is the reason we're in this fix now.

The thing that really pisses me off is that the Repubbie Party Powerbrokers pushed us into this position in the first place. They seem to be more interested in the good of the National Party than in the citizens of California. When are they gonna stop offering all their support to the Riordan clone school of politicians, so quick to compromise their values for microscopic gain. That they left Simon swinging in the wind a year ago is the reason we're in this fix now

Oh so well spoken LexBaird!! I agree wholeheartedly with your post. I too tried to look objectively at Arnold. I finally came to the conclusion that I wanted no part of seeing this man come in as a Republican(NOT!) The Republican leadership has let us down, as have many conservative leaders who have retreated from the battlefield!!