EV, I have no opinion of Tom beyond the fact that he is in way over his head. He is exactly like Ron Paul. Paul has finally realized that he is where he is going to be for the rest of his career. He has ran for senator, governor and president and he just can't get beyond than small niche voter base that sends him to Congress. He ay be and probably is a great guy but politics is like any other business, if you haven't progressed in 20 years it just isn't going to happen. McClintock is NOT a rising star he is a mid-level guy that will stay a mid-level guy. His problem will be just keeping his present job if he is stuck with the spoiler label and conservatives in California will lose all credibility and blamed for losing the governorship 2 times in 2 years.