[Carry_Okie]

Karl Rove fought the recall from the beginning because he believes that a wounded Gray Davis or a Bustamante would be better for George Bush.

Howard Kaloogian, Chairman of the Recall Gray Davis Committee and long-time conservative activist, reports that several phone calls to the White House resulted in mocking conversations.

“Not interested,” said the political types. “Let Davis slowly twist in the wind. It’ll make our job easier in ’04.”

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He is willing to let California's economy drag down the entire country for the benefit of the '04 election of George Bush. No wonder they put up Schwarzenegger in the face of the possible election of a conservative. Arnold clearly doesn't care if he wins or not, doing virtually everything possible to aggravate his base.

Call it what you will.

[cyncooper]

Arnold clearly doesn't care if he wins or not, doing virtually everything possible to aggravate his base.

No, not "clearly". In fact, it is clear he does want to win and there is not bit of evidence to support your contention.

Of course, the careless use of language explains the faulty premise.

[Trebics]

"Arnold clearly doesn't care if he wins or not, doing virtually everything possible to aggravate his base"

You got that right! Look how Arnold's gang here at FR are working overtime to alienate any possible support from the Senator's voters. I actually think they are secretly working for the democrats. Their main argument is: You bloody idiot, you slime, come vote for me...