After casting his vote this morning in a Thousand Oaks polling place, Republican state Senator Tom McClintock expressed confidence that an upset win would put him in the governor's office. Posted on 10/07/2003 6:47:38 PM PDT by Recourse
McClintock Cautiously Optimistic About Chances
After casting his vote this morning in a Thousand Oaks polling place, Republican state Senator Tom McClintock expressed confidence that an upset win would put him in the governor's office.
In recent days, McClintock has repeatedly said his his third place standing in the polls doesn't respresent the true feelings of voters. He believes the people of California will vote their consciences, resulting in a victory for him.
McClintock had a message for those who like his message, but say he can't win and intend to vote for Schwarzenegger instead of him. "Don't vote for someone else's calculations, vote your own convictions," he said.
While disturbed by recent allegations about fellow Republican Schwarzenegger, McClintock also expressed skepticism about the charges because of the timing. Whatever his reservations, however, he said that if the accusations are proven, Schwarzenegger doesn't deserve to be governor.
McClintock has mapped out his first day in office if elected. First, he plans to sign an executive order to repeal the car tax, then take action to rescind expensive energy contracts, and finally call a special session to examine workman's compensation issues.
In the Northeast and the West Coast, Republicans have difficulty being elected to statewide office unless they are moderate. We have to work with what we have and try to move the political center of gravity to the right.
A similar problem for Democrats with the South, but on the other side of the political spectrum. The US Senator (D-Georgia) Miller is a great conservative, and Democrats know they cannot elect a Barbara Boxer or a Ted Kennedy in Georgia.
The fly-over country will always be more conservative, and in those states, Republicans can elect superb conservatives to both statewide and federal levels.
How can anyone with a conscience in California vote for a man whose prominent declarations of how he would govern were snippets from his movie scripts. Governance is not play acting. What a bunch of losers.
Evidently, nothing.
Tom just had the 'Peter Principle' smack him in the face....
They would rather starve dreaming of steak, rather than eat hamburger and build strength for the next fight.
Of course, but to see the amount of people doing this on an alledgedly "conservative" web site is distressing. Like I said, people had pragmatic reasons for voting for Arnie. God bless 'em, I respect that. But can you honestly say that a "conservative" could prefer Arnold on the issues?
I think you are so right. I think the dismantling has begun.
I'm so glad that they decided, in their desperation, to get so dirty. I think some eyes were opened.
............ McClintock's information minister Press Agent claiming that he is "cautiously optimistic" about his chances.
Are you one of those folks who prefers Arnold on the issues?
Are you under the impression that "conservatives" march in lockstep?
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