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Go Simon? Bill Jones is the only Republican to be elected to a state-wide seat. California Secretary of State, Bill Jones, should have the full backing of the state and national Republican parties. Riordan is a Democrat and Simon just has money. www.billjones.org

Simon received the endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Group yesterday in part because Bill Jones helped push through the largest tax increase in California history. Simon got the endorsement of some COPS group, Rudy Giuliani and the California Pro Life Council before that.

Bill Jones campaign was long ago dead. This is a Riordan-Simon race so pick a side. The choice is easy - Simon For Governor!

Los Angeles Times: Simon Receives Key Endorsement - Blasts Riordan and Jones on Taxes

While Jones may be a nice guy, why should be elect him as Governor just because he's already in statewide office? That's a "it's my turn" mentality that doesn't wash when faced with the facts:

*Jones pushed through the largest tax increase in 1991 as Assembly Republican Leader. If that's the kind of leadership he's proposing now, I don't want it.
*Jones has never been a leader on conservative issues like guns and abortion; in fact, he was quoted in the Sacramento Bee saying that while he considers himself pro-life, he wouldn't rule out taxpayer funded abortions.
*Jones endorsed George W. Bush, then when the race was heating up switched his endorsement to John McCain. If he can't be trusted to keep his promises and commitments in the Republican Primary, can we trust him as our Governor?
*Jones has never been a good fundraiser, and while he comes off as a nice guy -- and he probably is -- he's also boring and unmotivating. Not the kind of guy to rally the troops against Davis.

Bill Simon is a realy conservative, has stood up for his principles against all the pundits who say he's too conservative to win. He's smart and articulate and a good speaker. He can motivate people now and in November. And, although Jones has been in office forever, Simon has put forth far more detailed and conservative minded policy proposals on taxes, the budget crisis, transportation, and a host of other issues.

I'm sorry Jones career is over, but that's not a good enough reason to nominate him in March. He would simply lose in November.