This is the mantra Californian Republicans have been telling themselves for the last two election cycles. But remember, Bill Simon, with a totally inept campaign, with politically incompetent advice, with ZERO camera presence, came within 5% of beating the incumbent. With a little backing, a Tom McClintock, or a Darryl Issa, or a Dick Mountjoy could easily have beaten Davis. The key is for the California GOP to put its money behind a candidate who is experienced and competent who can energize the base of the party, the family-oriented, hard-working people of the state.