Davis, a difficult choice (Mercury News)

SJ Mercury News ^ | 10/20/02 | Editorial Board

[NormsRevenge]

CALIFORNIANS have reason to want a new governor.

The state budget has a gap the size of Yosemite Valley. High electricity bills are the persistent hangover from the energy crisis. The phrase ``broke new ground'' applies to the incumbent principally in his manner of raising campaign money.

[NormsRevenge]

They give this newspaper away on Sundays at some locations. I wonder why :-?

[FairOpinion]

Well, we have already seen Davis' track record as governor. May providence -- and a lot of Republican voters turning out -- save us from another 4 years of Davis.

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

the only thing difficult in their decision to endorse davis was how to seem credible with their endorsement they wouldnt endorse a repub if their lives depended on it these papers dont even hide their bias anymore

[Billy_bob_bob]

When I used to live in the Bay Area I referred to this particular newspaper as the "Marxist-Spew". Sure enough, they live down to that name time and time again.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Good catch!

I'll ping the list.

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[Eva]

The answer to this article is obvious, Simon is not a professional politician, he is a business man and that is a good thing. California is in desperate need of good business management, they have had too many professional politicians.

[Swordmaker]

I see.

These editorialists would rather have a known crook than a gifted amateur. Right.

Says reams about liberals doesn't it?

[I_Love_My_Husband]

"Bumbling?" I don't find Simon "bumbling" at all. I find him refreshingly honest!

I would use the word "bumbling" more to describe Davis, who has been "bumbling" from one crisis to the next in California, and the only thing he can come up with is to raise our taxes and increase illegal immigration.

[Carry_Okie]

Bumbling? Perhaps they mean "Stumbling," you know, how most people look with a half dozen daggers sticking between their shoulderblades.

[dighton]

A difficult choice

"If you believe that, you will believe anything."

[CyberAnt]

But ... he's a republican - so he's "bumbling" doncha know!!

If he were a democrat - he would be the smartest man in the world! Get it!!

[mewzilla]

"If you believe that, then you're probably also willing to pay for a copy of this..ahem...newspaper."

[NordP]

You're right...remember?..."they" said that about Reagan AND Bush.

This sounds like a George Costanza, if "they" tell you Davis is better, "stick with the opposite."

Also reminds me of the question..."If you're in an abusive relationship, do you stay in it, because you -know what to expect- OR do you DO something about it?

Did ANY of these people writing these columns see SIMON in the debate? He was marvelous! --Well thought out answers, clearly communicated ideas, and Davis was the one that looked like the rookie.

I say ELECT SIMON --at least he has a conscience and "book smarts!" GIVE CLARK KENT A CHANCE!!!

[NormsRevenge]

WOOO HOOOO!!!!!

HELP FReeP GraYouT StateWide Down the 2002 Home Stretch!!!
...DATE../..TIME...	...CITY../..SITE...	...ADDRESS../..Link to Map if available	...MORE INFORMATION...
Monday 10/21/2002 - 12 pm	Chico, CA	CSU-Chico Corner of Warner St and Big Chico	CHICO AREA FREEPERS, HERE YA GO! A RARE OPPORTUNITY to DUMP DAVIS!!! Gather at NOON! Bring your "For Sale: Gray Davis!" signs
Monday 10/21/2002 - 3 pm	Eureka, CA	Warfinger Building Next to Small Boat Basin Near Washington and the Bay	Could be another Union Rally!!! If you go, U R on yur own .. But We're with Ya in Spirit!!! :-)
Tuesday 10/22/2002 - 7 pm	Palo Alto, CA	Hyatt Rickey’s 4219 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA Cross Streets: El Camino Real and Arastradero/Charleston in Palo Alto	BAY AREA DUMP DAVI$ Rally - Rescheduled Event GraYouT Davi$ Cancelled this the Last Time because he was BUSTED on the High Speed Rail Pay-Off! Freepers, Gather at 6:00 pm Bring your "For Sale: Gray Davis!" Signs - BRING 'EM
Tuesday 10/23/2002	Los Angeles, CA	Chamber of Commerce Related ?	Still need info to confirm this is a potential FReep opportunity; location, organization, etc. Thanks

[okie01]

"These editorialists would rather have a known crook than a gifted amateur."

I'm not sure "gifted" is appropriate in Simon's case. He hasn't demonstrated much in the way of management skills in the way he's run his campaign.

Still, the San Jose Mercury has chosen to cast their lot with "They devil they know, not the devil that's a Republican..."

[ElkGroveDan]

Legislation Davis signed has protected the environment.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

This from the paper that uncovered Davis's stunt to allow increased Dioxon in the San Francisco bay for a $70,000 campaign contribution?????

Have they no shame?

[NormsRevenge]

You Can Make A Difference! FReepWatch !! What's Comin' Down the Pike?
...DATE../..TIME...	...CITY../..SITE...	...ADDRESS..	...MORE INFORMATION...
Monday 10/21/2002 - 12 pm	Chico, CA	CSU-Chico Corner of Warner St and Big Chico	CHICO AREA FREEPERS, HERE YA GO! A RARE OPPORTUNITY to DUMP DAVIS!!! Gather at NOON! Bring your "For Sale: Gray Davis!" signs
Monday 10/21/2002 - 3 pm	Eureka, CA	FReeP Davi$ at the Warfinger Building Next to Small Boat Basin Near Washington and the Bay	Could be another Union Rally!!! If you go, U R on yur own .. But We're with Ya in Spirit!!! :-)
Tuesday 10/22/2002 - 7 pm Gather at 6:30 pm	Palo Alto, CA	BAY AREA DUMP DAVI$ Rally TechNet TownHall Meeting w/Gray Davis Hyatt Rickey’s 4219 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA Cross Street - Charleston Road	Rescheduled Event GraYouT Davi$ Cancelled this the Last Time because he was BUSTED on the High Speed Rail Pay-Off! Freepers, Gather at 6:30 pm For everyone who has wanted to know what they can do to keep Gray "Show me the Money" Davis out of Sacramento, try to make time to be outside the following with as big a "For Sale" sign as you can muster.
Tuesday 10/22/2002	Los Angeles, CA	Chamber of Commerce / Small Business Conference related ?	Still need info to confirm this is a potential FReep opportunity; location, organization, etc.
Saturday 10/26/2002 12pm	San Francisco, CA	West Coast Patriots Rally "Stop the Warped (Leftists)" Rally San Francisco City Hall at the Civic Center	Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! Please be aware, even though there may be police there, we are each responsible for our own safety. Parking available at the Civic Center Parking Garage. BART stops a few blocks away. Cal-train + bus is also available.

Updated 21:00 PM 10/20/02