[DrMartinVonNostrand]

I can see why you would think that at first glance, but actually, McClintock is our biggest asset. Arnold will win the replacement election no problem, but it will be McClintock that gets the vote out to pass the Davis recall. No recall, no Arnold.

Simon on the other hand is only going to legitimize the Democrats' claims of sour grapes, election stealing, sore losers, ect. This will only energize the Democrats' anti-recall base. Then in the replacement race Simon will steal votes from McClintock and Arnold.

Finally if Simon were to actually win after just losing to Davis, then Bush is finished in California for 2004. Bush won't be able to win in a liberal state where the Republicans just "overturned another election". Plus having the newly elected Republican Governor recalled himself within a month of assuming office will not help the party locally or nationally. Simon would GUARANTEE that.

As it is Simon's mere presence is hurting both the recall and Bush right now.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

In reviewing your additional posts, while I disagree with you as to the value of McClintock, your other points regarding Simon are very interesting and certainly worth consideration.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have appointment with H.E. Pennypacker... ;-)

[TheDon]

"... it will be McClintock that gets the vote out to pass the Davis recall."

Unlikely. And any votes McClintock gets out, will vote for McClintock, not Arnold. :)