This is one of those relatively rare elections in which the "lesser of two evils" argument won't wash for a lot of liberals. Davis has been so horrible and so corrupt that quite a few voters will be unable to "hold their noses" and vote for him no matter what. They won't vote for Simon, but they may vote for a third-party candidate, or skip the top of the ticket, or stay home altogether. Camejo could pick up a sizable anti-Davis protest vote.
To a lesser extent, Libertarian candidate Gary Copeland may also grab some anti-Davis voters. Copeland has not been shy about publicizing his Druid religion, and focussing on issues (such as the Drug War) that will likely resonate more with liberals than conservatives. Copeland and Camejo have been jointly participating in a series of debates around the state to drum up publicity, and the increased visibility for both of them could cost Davis several critical percentage points in the November balloting.
To a lesser extent, Libertarian candidate Gary Copeland may also grab some anti-Davis voters. Copeland has not been shy about publicizing his Druid religion, and focussing on issues (such as the Drug War) that will likely resonate more with liberals than conservatives. Copeland and Camejo have been jointly participating in a series of debates around the state to drum up publicity, and the increased visibility for both of them could cost Davis several critical percentage points in the November balloting.
This is really very interesting a Druid/Anti Drug War Libertarian and a Green could both take away votes from Davis.
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