I am a Californian, I voted for McClintock and I agree with you. The more public support a governor has, the less "special interest" support he needs. For those of us on the starboard side of the party, its time to move amidships. However that does not mean it won't hurt to throw an Arnold bed-wetter overboard once in a while. Keeps the panic down and helps set a true course when the wind is from port.
I agree, though I'm not sure about 'moving amidships'. I'm just not sure how to go about it.