Why Simon has any conservative support, I do not know. He's the Al Gore of the Republican party. Old news. He blew it.
Take some time off, Bill. Like maybe eight years.
McClintock is more interesting, but I don't think he has a chance, either. Not against the media monster that Ah-nold is extremely skillful at manipulating. Schwarzenegger has made it safe for Democrats to support him, while not making a single policy pronouncement. No other candidate could ever accomplish that.
I think a conservative California governor would have a short and unsuccessful term. Perhaps I'm wrong. But I'd rather see McClintock take on Barbara Boxer than seek this job.