Simon says: Schwarzenegger an 'unknown'

CNN.com ^ | August 12, 2003 | cnn.com

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Bill Simon, a Republican candidate in the California recall, calls Arnold Schwarzenegger a political "unknown."

SANTA MONICA, California (CNN) -- Republican Bill Simon, the recall candidate who lost to Gov. Gray Davis in the governor's race last November, said Tuesday that Arnold Schwarzenegger is a household name but a political "unknown."

[research99]

Nice Going of "Simple Simon," feeding the media quotes to help them split the vote!

[finnman69]

If Schwarzenegger is an 'unknown', im the Pope.

Simon is a loser IMO.

[pogo101]

Who is "Bill Simon"?

[research99]

RE: "Who is "Bill Simon"?"

Based on his actions, I'd guess he's a plant for Davis.

[Drango]

Simon told CNN's American Morning. "We need to hear from Arnold."

NO! we need to hear that Simon and Tom have withdrawn from the race so that Republicans can show a unified front. Even Garamendi had enough class to withdraw.

STFU Simon.

[lelio]

If Arnold is an unknown, then Bill Simon is a known. A known loser. Time for him to move on.

[ScottinSacto]

Beat me to it!

[KellyAdmirer]

I know Arnold's life story. As for Simon, despite all his advertising and campaigning, about all I know about his story is that he is a rich conservative who loses elections.

This gets into the metaphysical. How well do we really know anyone? Is appearance a mirage? Is life nothing but a dream?

I'll leave those questions to Simon the Philosopher. I only wish I could vote for Arnold.

[Anthem]

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[Regulator]

I only wish I could vote for Arnold

Why let a little thing like not being a California resident stop you? Hell, we have millions of illegals here voting. At least you're an American citizen. You can register on line and vote absentee!

[nyconse]

Why can't Republicans attack the Dems-do they have to attack their own? How stupid.... Shows Simon has no loyalty to the party:only himself.

[KellyAdmirer]

LOL, well, Arnold is good, but even he isn't good enough to draw me to struggling California at this point. ;)

[onedoug]

Simon's right. That's why I'm voting for McClintock.

[CdMGuy]

"Who is Bill Simon?"

Answer: Bill Simon was that incompetent a-hole who I was forced to vote for last November in an attempt to get rid of Gray Davis. Not content with losing an election to someone whom a parrot could have defeated, Simon is intent on showing just how much the voters really don't like him. Let's hope that in the process, the handfull of votes he does get does not cause another Republican candidate to lose the election to Bustamountain.

[Hildy]

I'm really beginning to hate this guy.

[Mr. Mojo]

Arnold very well may be a political unknown, Simple Simon. But you are a political known LOSER. I'd prefer the former.

[StriperSniper]

Simon says: Schwarzenegger an 'unknown'

Republican Bill Simon, the recall candidate who lost to Gov. Gray Davis in the governor's race last November, said Tuesday that Arnold Schwarzenegger is a household name but a political "unknown."

Nice 'Dowdy' headline.

[GSWarrior]

God forbid that someone outside the political establishment is elected to office. That's just...just unacceptable.

[lilylangtree]

Agree with you. Simon is right and is more qualified than Arnauld. Hope he stays in the fight. Tom McClintock is another outstanding candidate better than Arnauld. Hope he stays in the fight. Wished Issa had stayed in. As in the movie, Termite the Terminator can be beat.

[CarmelValleyite]

Thank you. I, too, held my nose while voting for loser Simon in an attempt to get rid of Davis. No such luck. Simple Simon needs to get out of this race, NOW!