You're correct. But I was talking about the consequences of GOP loyalists and moderates bashing conservatives for their stance on Schwarzenegger in the recall.
I think the GOP cause would be better served in the long run to realize that the enemy of their enemy is their friend.
In the short term, the recall, when it hits the fan next spring I'd personally rather have a conservative making the tough decisions. His motives will be much less suspect. If a liberal capitalist is forced to do the things that will be necessary, even the GOP cause will not be well served.