Answer: Defend themselves against those who intend them harm.
Specifically, in the matter before us, turn Schwarzenegger out of public office as soon as possible. It is no surprise that Schwarzenegger's public policy has alienated the right. Neither is it a surprise that the MSM has attributed his descending public, political popularity to a union smear campaign when the impetuous behind his collapsing trust quotient originates on the right.
Question: How are you going to lead either newer voters, or GOP so-called "loyalists" back into the fold of genuine conservatism?
Answer: Government can't legislate morality and friends can't teach common sense.
I have no idea what defines genuine conservatism. My purpose in this discussion is not to expose Schwarzenegger, his public record over the past 7 years speaks for itself, but rather to make it more difficult for Republican partisans to spin the obvious.
Question: I could list STAUNCH conservative candidates in CA who stood on conservative principle. Tell me, how many won the popular vote?(implied state wide)
Answer: Most all (when supported by their party).
I realistically expect conservatives in California to face a substantial challenge with Rove in charge at the RNC flooding the state with illegal immigrants, the kids running the CRCCs in almost a blind panic and Wilson's gang of opportunists/entrepreneurs guiding their Trojan horse as he carries the pork to their larders.
A very realistic assessment of the challenge.
Most all (when supported by their party).
With respect, my own experience has seen that whether or not supported by their party -- Dems have held the reigns in CA for so long. I sat here revisiting memories of fine conservatives who held office in CA, and all that happened to them. B-1 Bob was one of my favorites, for example. You know the story there.
Good answers, thank you.