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As abortion plagues Simon, Davis slides around another touchy issue
Sacramento Bee ^ | 4/05/02 | Dan Walters

Posted on 04/06/2002 4:53:52 PM PST by madprof98

Edited on 04/12/2004 5:34:07 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Bill Simon, the Republican candidate for governor this year, is rediscovering that it's politically perilous to oppose abortion rights in a state whose voters overwhelmingly lean the other way.

Gov. Gray Davis and his campaign team are certain to make Simon's anti-abortion position a centerpiece of their media campaign. "By the time of the election, Simon is going to think that abortion is part of every issue and every question," Bob Mulholland, the state Democratic Party's political director, told one political newsletter.


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TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: gaymarriage
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Imagine a world where politicians actually believed in something.
1 posted on 04/06/2002 4:53:52 PM PST by madprof98
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To: madprof98
Obviously, the DemocRATS are afraid Simon will parley a successful term as Governor of California into a successful run for President of the United States where Simon will be able to appoint people to the Supreme Court!

Hey, we always knew these Commies were long term planners! ;-)

2 posted on 04/06/2002 5:00:41 PM PST by SubMareener
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To: madprof98
"As abortion plagues Simon"? I thought Simon was AHEAD in the polls!
3 posted on 04/06/2002 5:16:16 PM PST by Timesink
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To: Timesink
"As abortion plagues Simon"? I thought Simon was AHEAD in the polls!

Is that still true? I have read nothing but national media on the subject; seen no current poll information; and a bunch of negative press with respect to abortion. Also, there was initially some negative press about guns but they seem to have shut up on that subject. What is reality in California if anyone knows?

4 posted on 04/06/2002 5:24:47 PM PST by David
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To: David
"What is reality in California if anyone knows?"

Nonexistent.

Imal

5 posted on 04/06/2002 5:26:38 PM PST by Imal
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To: madprof98
Bob Mulholland, the state Democratic Party's political director

Bob Mulholland is the devil's spawn. Be wary.

6 posted on 04/06/2002 5:41:27 PM PST by Grim
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To: madprof98
Now we have to ask the question. Are Californians so hell-bent on infanticide that they'll elect someone who's guaranteed to destroy the state.

Well are you all that fanatical?

7 posted on 04/06/2002 5:42:52 PM PST by Bogey78O
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To: David
It was a push-poll-- totally unreliable.
8 posted on 04/06/2002 5:44:24 PM PST by GraniteStateConservative
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To: David
reality, WOW what a concept.
9 posted on 04/06/2002 6:13:31 PM PST by Valin
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To: Timesink
Plagues Simon?

Abortion eventually catches up and eliminates RATs,RINOs, and Libs.

10 posted on 04/06/2002 6:40:00 PM PST by let freedom sing
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To: madprof98
99 Percent of newspersons are pro-abortion, so they naturally assume that everyone feels the same way they do. That isn't so. The country is very much divided on the issue, the momentum has begun to turn toward the pro-lifers, and if it weren't for the ideological lies of the media, the academics, and the liberal judges, abortion would be a whole lot less popular than it already is. Why do you suppose Bloomberg, in one of the most liberal cities in the country, just felt obliged to say that he hates abortion, but supports the right of women to choose? Because if you talk honestly about abortion, most people disapprove of it.

Simon's pro-life position will only be a handicap if the media succeed in portraying him as some kind of right-wing, extremist, one-issue fruitcake--which they will try very hard to do. But as long as he keeps on presenting himself pleasantly and sensibly, as he has done so far, this issue won't hurt him.

11 posted on 04/06/2002 6:45:27 PM PST by Cicero
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"You know, if the civil unions piece passed, and he signed it tomorrow, I would bet you my last dollar that a referendum would be passed in two weeks," Eric Bauman, who is Davis' liaison to the gay community, told the Reporter. "Our sometimes slow process of adding these benefits has benefited us all because nobody's challenged it."

Paging Larry Klayman.

12 posted on 04/06/2002 6:49:18 PM PST by let freedom sing
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To: madprof98
I got a great e-mail today from his website's weekly report. Simon's talking about the coming water shortage, quality and quantity, and also speaking to a group of physicians on the erosion of the doctor-patient relationship and the horrendous powers of the insurance companies and government officials. This is great to hear!
13 posted on 04/06/2002 7:32:11 PM PST by Canticle_of_Deborah
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To: Grim
Bob Mulholland is maybe the one individual in the country who can make Paul Begala and James Carville look ethical by comparison.
14 posted on 04/06/2002 8:10:44 PM PST by Pelham
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To: madprof98
In 20 yrs, the politicians who oppose "gay marriage" will be at a huge disadvantage. That's where this country is headed.
15 posted on 04/06/2002 8:16:41 PM PST by GuillermoX
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To: Gophack
Here it comes. Is Simon ready with more than, "There are bigger issues than abortion," and then changing the subject?
16 posted on 04/06/2002 8:20:55 PM PST by Carry_Okie
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As Hugh Hewitt said, abortion rights drive less than 2% of the electorate. If Davis tries to run make this his main issue, he's a bigger loser than he already is.
17 posted on 04/06/2002 8:27:43 PM PST by socal_parrot
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To: socal_parrot
As Hugh Hewitt said, abortion rights drive less than 2% of the electorate.

Frankly, I doubt that number. Even if it is true in America at large, it is not in liberal-dominated states like California. I have made the case for how to respond to this issue in a manner that will add to Simon's constituency a number of times, but Russo-Marsh refuses to learn.

18 posted on 04/06/2002 8:34:47 PM PST by Carry_Okie
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To: goldenstategirl
Simon only has one real issue to beat Davis with that will rise above the left-leaning press and the Gov.s spin machine...TAXES! He must beat davis over the head with the accusation that, if re-elected, Gray WILL raise income taxes and gasoline taxes and sales taxes etc. to off-set his huge defecits! That will be heard by the swing voters much more clearly than anything about abortion.
19 posted on 04/06/2002 8:38:05 PM PST by cartoonistx
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To: Carry_Okie
I think the key to the election is energizing the voters and making them excitied about the candidate. Simon is the best candidate the GOP has run for Governor or Senator in California in the last 10 years. People will get behind him just because of his personality.
20 posted on 04/06/2002 8:40:01 PM PST by socal_parrot
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