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Ever wonder why Arnold showed up?

It probably has something to do with a state that considers Dick Riordan a Republican, I imagine.

And GWB lifts not finger one to ban abortion.

The partial birth abortion ban was more than a finger, but it looks like you still don't get it: the last three Republican presidents have been pro-life--uniformly pro-life--not "mildly pro-choice." That, by itself, is a deal breaker and a coalition breaker. If you squishy moderates want a Republican to save your pocket books, you are going to have to accept the conscience of the party as well.

It's one thing to say (as both Bush's have), "I'm pro life," quite another to take active steps to ban abortion. As you well know, Condi Rice is also opposed to late term abortions (including, obviously, the partial birth procedure).

You harsh critics of Condi are simply talking up your sleeves. You all should be called "RISOs" -- Republicans in spirit only, as opposed to those of us living in the real world.