[Dan from Michigan]

Simon's hope is to erase the Republicans' image as an organization of scolds and moralists, and turn it into a party of economic opportunity

That's what has to be done, and I think there is one shot left in California. Simon is the last chance.

[dalereed]

That is exactly how the Republicans should be approaching the Mexican voters to gain their support, pandering to their lower class that has their hand in the public till is counter productive.

Go after their responsible citizens, which are the majority, and explain and sell them on the long standing principles of the Republican party. They already agree with it but just don't know it.

[Sabertooth]

That's what has to be done, and I think there is one shot left in California. Simon is the last chance.

You know, I've lived in CA for 40 years, and I just don't agree.

Republicans are like that mean high school teacher you love to hate, but love, because he challenged you. When Republicans stand firm on principle, and shrug off Dems smears ("mean-spirited," "racist," etc.), they do very well with the electorate, even in California, and even with voter fraud.

In the past few years, we've passed referendums against affirmative action, bilingual education, and gay marriage. How'd that happen, if we're such a Leftist, immoral state?

Not with the wimpy RINO leadership we've seen from the GOP. We won those Propostitions in spite of them.

Hardcore Republicans with fire in their belly can still appeal to a majority of California voters.

When we try to be "nice" or "compassionate" by out-pandering or outbidding the Dems (never happens) we get our butts whipped... every time.