[DManA]

Do you think the rape "joke" would help him or hurt him in that quest?

Bill Lockyer, to be a "professional" by any means. And he has his sights set on being the next Governor.

[capitan_refugio]

Lockyer was just trying to play the role of "tough guy." Personally, I think he is in the closet.

He is term-limited, thank God, for Atty. Gen. I think a good campaign consultant can make an effective anti-Lockyer commercial with the video clip. "As Attorney General, Bill Lockyer supported rape in prison. (insert audio/video clip) As Governor, will he be inclined to fight other violent crimes?" You get the picture.