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I say yes. If there's bad blood, it's no more than between Bush Sr. and Reagan after the 1980 primaries. Remember Bush Sr. talked of REagan's "voodoo economics". McClintock has pulled his punches re. Arnold; he didn't fire at him at the debate. McClintock has elevated the issues discussion and kept Arnold from straying too far left. Besides that, we could USE McClintock's expertise in a high budget and policymaking post. The only argument I could see on the other side is that McC would be better groomed to take on Boxer in the US Senate race.

FOX NEWS: The California GOP will announce today that it will endorse Arnold Schwarzenegger for their candidate for the governor of California. The official announcement will come at 2pm Pacific time today. This announcement comes as a big blow to Tom McClintock.

September 29, 2003, 10:07 a.m. Inside McClintock’s Head What could have been. By Arnold Steinberg LOS ANGELES — Republican candidate for California governor Tom McClintock is honorable and principled, intelligent and serious. He can be plainspoken in his eloquence. Now, with the election barely a week away, some may ask plainly: Why is he still running? McClintock's critics say he is not a team player. But McClintock supporters reply that the Republican team was AWOL last year. That's when McClintock barely lost in the state controller's race to a Democrat who outspent him 5-to-1. Republican kingmakers, according to McClintock partisans,...

Why would McClintock risk handing the governorship to the most liberal Democratic candidate on the ballot? The answer is revenge — an irrational emotion in politics that often trumps all others. McClintock is getting even. McClintock, who was first elected to the Assembly in 1982, has spent almost his entire adult life either holding public office or working in conservative politics. He twice ran for statewide office, losing both times because of defections within his own party. And it looked as if he would win. But McClintock had enemies in the state's corporate and business communities — at one time...

There is no argument about the serious condition of our once golden state. Our debt is greater than all the other states combined, we are but a few million dollars away from bankruptcy. Our tax burden and over regulations are driving business out of the state at an unprecedented rate. We are at a crucial point in our state’s history. The people themselves; Democrat, Republican and Independents, without the approval or help from any party have called for an election to recall this governor and replace him with another, one who will hopefully lead us out of this mess. There...

Roger Hedgecock, who is filling in for Rush Limbaugh, has just said that Tom Mc Clintock has reiterated his vow to stay in the California recall race to the end.

On now.

<p>Little known outside the state until now, McClintock has struck a chord with the right wing of the Republican Party nationwide with his frank presentation of his point of view — anti-tax, anti-big government, anti-abortion, anti-gun control, anti-illegal immigration, anti-gay marriage.</p> <p>"Tom is one of us," said Richard A. Viguerie, who has founded dozens of conservative organizations over the last 40 years and pioneered direct-mail fund-raising for the Republican Party in the 1970s and '80s. "And it's so exciting to have someone who wants to be associated with us, who will walk with us, win or lose. I see Tom as being a major national conservative leader in the future."</p>

I just heard a GREAT radio ad supporting Tom McClintock for Governor. It was Bruce Herschensohn - - California's MR. CONSERVATIVE -- speaking from the heart. An announcement said it was co-sponsored by California Republican Assemply, so I went to their web site - - and here's the official announcement of the Herschensohn ad:CRA LAUNCHES RADIO CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT TOM MCCLINTOCK FOR GOVERNOR The California Republican Assembly announced today that it was beginning a radio campaign urging support for Tom McClintock in the recall election October 7th. Bruce Herschensohn speaks candidly with listeners in the 60 second spot confronting the...

Tom McClintock Suppots the Liberty Belles Pro-Second Amendment Organization!!!! Liberty Belles' newest Honorary Members, Lori McClintock and Senator Tom McClintock. Also pictured, Liberty-Belles Founders Jennifer Freeman and Anna Zetchus Raetz. Candidate for California Governor Tom McClintock has been awarded an honorary Lifetime Membership in the Liberty Belles, as acknowledgement of his unwavering support of our Second Amendment Rights. Read the entire story and learn more about the Liberty Belles here.

Got popcorn? SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TV: Fox News ChannelKCOP-13 (UPN) (follows the Ricki Lake show, perhaps appropriately, we'll see)KCET-28 (PBS)KABC-7 LIVE AUDIO STREAMS OF THE DEBATE: KABC 790 AM Los AngelesKFI 640 AM Los AngelesKOGO 600 AM San Diego

American Indians who are supporting Democrat front-runner Cruz Bustamante in California are also promoting Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock, and GOP front-runner Arnold Schwarzenegger is furious. "I think that as far as Tom McClintock is concerned, I think the question I have for him is, what side is he on?" Schwarzenegger said Thursday. "Is he on the side of the Republicans? Does he represent the Republicans, or does he represent Bustamante?" Schwarzenegger suggested that the tribes were abetting Bustamante by trying to split the Republican vote. "They are financing his commercials and TV spots and all that," said Schwarzenegger, who...

Will He . . . ? Won't He . . . ? Find out for yourself, and meet in person the outstanding pro-Second Amendment State Senator and Candidate for Governor TOM McCLINTOCK at"ATF Night" in Culver City, CA!!!! FREE ADMISSION - PRIZES This is sure to be a Standing Room Only event! Come as early as possible in order to be sure you get a good seat! (Be sure to read "1st Debate" article at end of this post). "ATF Night" (A Pro-Gun Social Event) Thursday, September 18, 2003 6:30 PM No Host Cocktail Hour / 7:30 PM Program Begins...