OUCH!(LOL), but true. Although it took $10 million from Gray Davis for us to beat back Riordan( and elect Simon in the primary) the real threat, in the 2002 election. I guess this is part of the "cling to straws" rationale after the fact.
I voted for Riordan in the primary but it just wasn't enough. LOL
Next we may try the "Terminator".