If McClintock and Bustamante were the only ones in the recall race, Davis wouldn't get recalled.
That's why Davis got reelected in the first place -- people in CA took a look and were more scared of a conservative, than "the devil we know: Davis".
This would just be a repeat of the November election, except it would be a humiliating defeat for the Republicans, having gone to all the trouble to have the recall in the first place.
"Failure is not an option".
...except it would be a humiliating defeat for the Republicans, having gone to all the trouble to have the recall in the first place Funny, I remember the Republicans being against the recall to begin with - now you are saying they went to the trouble of having it?
Simon will go done in history as running one of the most botched campaigns ever - wonder who he has to thank?
If McClintock and Bustamante were the only ones in the recall, we'd be looking at a new conservative governor - especially if McClintock got the support of his party. But if wishes were fishes, we'd all cast nets.
As far as your failure comment - ask Pyrrhus (279 B.C.)what he thinks about that. Or your constituency that is leaving the party.