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Colin: it's a double-edged sword, my friend. What, any longer, represents the will of the people in politics? Issa bank-rolled a cause that until it became news, was little known, if at all. That to me is personal interest. Meanwhile, because of the State Supreme Court (SSC) decision today, McClintock says the SSC is pandering to liberal concerns.

BTW: recalls aren't time-honored in U.S. history. When was the last recall? North Dakota, right? And over 100 years ago at that.

A crazy thought occurred to me however: Arnie might be a dirty player. And why not? He's got ego and star power that feeds even more ego to him. He's publicly stated that McClintock can either join him in a unifed Republican affront or be defeated (read: "terminated").

So why shouldn't he have "suggested" to the State Supreme Court that this recall be delayed, and only on basis of the "chad" issue as in Fla. In the meantime, with this delay until March 8, he'll starve his rivals of their funds. Cruz Bustamante is already stumbling - he's losing momentum one week after he pulled ahead. And McClintock doesn't at all have Arnold's money and influence. As for the others under the category of "also ran," Ariana included, they'll fade away, bankrupt.

McClintock, to say the least, is furious. He calls the 9th Circuit Appellate "a laughing stock." (sic). Ariana and Cruz are for it, but what do they have to lose? Gray is ambivalent. He's acting like he's in the catbird seat, which he might be: momentum is waning for this recall.

Things will become clearer in the next 48 hours. Why? Because by then this State Supereme Court decision will be in the hands of the Federal Courts. That's when you can expect some real cannon fire.