Brown won in large part due to the unions. Their impact and influence in this race was huge. However, Meg’s problem was she just never came across as likable or warm. And we needed her coattails to pull the other candidates across the line.
Republicans can get elected here, but they have to be dynamic enough to overcome the huge disparity in the Dem to GOP registered voters AND the unions’ influence. Arnold was able to do it based on his star appeal. Yes, he was a horrible Governor, but he managed to neutralize the unions’ impact based on his “charisma” and star appeal.
Unfortunately, it has come to that. I don’t think someone knowing the issues is enough to win in CA anymore. It’s name recognition, familiarity or star quality that will allow a Republican to win. OR, the Democrat has to royally screw up and piss off the electorate to be removed from office. Perhaps Brown’s incompetence will do him in.
So, who do we have to go up against Feinstein in 2012 and Brown in 2014? We had better come up with some “wow” candidates by then.
What we need in CA are Marc Rubio type conservatives. I love Sarah but she would get slaughtered here. The Dems have 4 pillars backing their control, unions..wealthy coastal marxists..college kids..and the Hispanic vote. Republicans need to capture a bigger chunk of the Hispanic vote because they sure as hell aren’t getting the union and Marxist vote.
Haven't the last few elections convinced you that it is a waste of resources running against California RATS? The electorate there is not in tune with Republican values? Leave them be.
And yes, I realize that Arnold won but do you really think of him as a Republican? I don't.