[Domestic Church]

"for it would have come to this conclusion already."

Perhaps, in the backroom it has already. Timing the release to the public in order to maximize the effect might be the cause of delay.

I will be very surprised if some bargain isn't struck.

[EGPWS]

I will be very surprised if some bargain isn't struck.

I wouldn't be surprised. It IS politics after all. I, personally, would like to see Tom McClintock maintain his presence in politics for he has a lot to offer to the "conservative minded" person.

I don't see a person of conviction like TM to water himself down, with delusional ideals however, when he has such a consistent political agenda that he believes (and a lot of other people believe) will be the best for California.