[TheAngryClam]

I think he needs to run for attorney general in 2006.

Here's why:

1) he was a federal prosecutor, so he actually has experience for once
2) the GOP had to wheedle and cajole Dick Ackerman to run for it in 2002. It's the perfect job no one really wants, so he wouldn't have to spend a lot of money/political capital/face in a primary.
3) the AG office has a lot of control over our almost non-existent California gun rights, and Simon is an actual gun owner. That means a lot to me as a fan of the 2nd Amendment and finally
4) people like me, who did truly believe when he ran for governor only to be disappointed, will support him for that, although I DO NOT support him running in the recall.

[A CA Guy]

He could probably try running for that without damaging Republicans if he blows it. Good idea!

[Owens08]

I couldn't agree more with the idea of Bill Simon running for Attorney General in 2006!

Coming off of a bad defeat last year, Bill has only one more chance. If he runs again, for anything, and loses, his political career is over. For that reason, I hope he stays away from the risky recall, and instead runs for AG, a down ticket position in 2006.

From that office, he can show himself an effective leader, a conservative voice, and an able politician. He can hone his skills, grow his base, and gear back up for a future fun for Governor.

That way, he can be out of the way for Condi Rice to become Governor in '06, and position himself to fill the seat once she's done.

Despite Bill's past mistakes, I still believe in him. I just hope he plays his cards right this time around, and maintains his status as a viable statewide candidate for 2006!