California

I had to laugh at the idea that "conservatism did not lose" here in California last night. Republicans gained one seat in the State Senate. Arnold did not win re-election because he ran as a conservative, he won because he pulled back and moderated himself. I dare say had he kept up his conservative rhetoric from last year, we'd be congratulating Phil Angelides as Governor elect.

Arnold's coattails could not drag any of the down ticket Republicans to victory. And in a national race, Richard Pombo lost to an little know Democrat in California's 11th district.

It's a bit outlandish to claim conservatism did not lose last night. It certainly did not win.