1) The lack of a public campaign.
2) General lack of public knowledge of his credentials, his principals and his goals (except those twisted negatives touted by the Davis campaign and the mainstream media).
3) His public speaking ability.
4) The vague recollection of the families' failures in previous attempts at public office.
4) An almost embarrassasing lack of public support from those nationaly elected members of his own party.
Simon may win but if he does it will not be due to the efforts he has displayed thus far.
It is now almost mid August and the political landscape has remained unchanged ... only Davis can defeat Davis.