Are You a Betting Man ??
Via a circuitous route comes my favorite prediction about The Recall™, posited by Dafydd ab Hugh, usually a rational human being despite being an author.Dear Hindrocket; Another world-famous prediction from Dafydd! This one is REALLY off the wall, and if I were a betting man (which I am), I would bet that I'll fall flat on my face on this one. But the payoff for being right would be so deep, that I can't resist tossing it out there. I predict that McClintock will stay in the race to the finish, just as he promised... but a few days from now, he will give a speech -- timed to fit right into the news cycle -- in which he says something along these lines:
"My friends and supporters... I said I would stay in this race to the finish; I gave my word; and you know -- everyone in Sacramento knows -- that I always keep my word. I am staying in this race. But -- I've also taken a hard look at my support, and I realize I cannot possibly win. Therefore, in order not to be the spoiler and saddle California with Cruz Bustamante for three years, I'll tell you what I will do: I plan to step into that polling place on Tuesday and vote for Arnold Schwarzenegger, not myself. I know my supporters will look deep into their hearts and decide for themselves what they will do; they will have to decide whether they want to send a message, or send a Republican to the state house. Thank you very much, I love you all. And if I should lose this race, then "I'll be back," as one of my opponents might say, in 2004! Thank you very much, I will not answer any questions at this time."
What do you think? As insane as it sounds to me? -- Dafydd ab Hugh
Well? Any takers? [Tom??] Also to be posted on PowerLine
Still waiting—I’m afraid I cannot consider Huffington withdrawing as quite qualifying as a “hit” on this one.
Posted by on 10/01/03 at 02:07 AMHappy-Happy though that bit o’ news is, I am afraid I will have to agree . . .
Posted by Claire on 10/01/03 at 01:25 PM
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