But, that being said, AS is head and shoulders below McClintock. When I first heard Arnold was running I thought it was a good idea, and said that I'd even support the campaign if I lived in the State.
But his 'take' on issues (not just one, but many) at the core of Republican ideology have changed my opinion, because they are eviserating and that can't stand. I'm really not a one issue person, Arnold's wrong on many IMO.
And if he said he'd never forgive the party he calls himself a member of, because certain other members of the party chose the selfless path of nailing that SOB Clinton to the wall, I've got a big time problem with that. BIG TIME!
Sometimes a loss is preferable to a win in the long run, and IMO this is one of those times. And it is up to the party faithful to hold those at the Party helm responsible for their choices. If the party fears a serious rift, they'll take heed.
The more Conservative wing of the Party, of which I don't really consider myself a member of, has compromised a lot. They've backed Bush in nearly 100% of his endeavors, to date. Without much grumbling, I might add. That's what being in the wilderness for decades will do. If they want to exert their will at this point in time, I say they've made a good pick w/this Arnold thang.
As JFK said, 'sometimes Party asks too much.' I'm not a 100% convinced this is an illustration of his adage, but convinced enough to support the Conservatives who are opposed to Arnold's gubenatorial (sp?) ambitions.
But is pearls before porcine politicos of the Schwarzenegger variety.