Davis-Simon debate slated for today may be scrapped over green party candidate (davis finds way out)

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[NormsRevenge]

Experience we trust ... LOLOLOL

Values we share o-| ...Beam me up Scotty!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Thanks for the ping!

Tough choices for Simon!

But if it works to make Davis look even worse , good!

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[NormsRevenge]

Definitely a Cyborg!

[Gophack]

Personally, I don't think Simon did anything wrong with inviting Camejo as a guest. It would have thrown Davis completely off his game (and made him angry just looking at him in the audience). It was actually a smart move.

The real story, the one you aren't going to here in the press, is that in the rules of the debate said that Simon and Davis could each bring 25 guests. The rules didn't say, "You can being 25 guests, but not Peter Camejo". There were not restrictions on who the guests were. But Davis said he wouldn't show up if Camejo showed up.

I don't like the Greenies anymore than any FReeper, but the one thing I respect them on is that the real Greens are true believers. They really believe what they are doing is best for the country or state, they are sincere. Most Democrats and liberal Republicans are in it for what they can get, how they can manipulate, the game, or power. They don't look at the future and see how their actions are going to impact it.

IMHO.

[NormsRevenge]

This is just the latest twist in the campaign.. See how devisive politics can be sometimes ;-P ... Hopefully, C-SPUD will re-run it later this week

[Gophack]

Are you trying to make me puke up my coffee?

Dump Davis!!!!!!!!!!

[NormsRevenge]

RE: piqued

pique   Pronunciation Key  (pk)
n.

A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride.

tr.v. piqued, piqu·ing, piques

1. To cause to feel resentment or indignation.
2. To provoke; arouse: The portrait piqued her curiosity.
3. To pride (oneself): He piqued himself on his stylish attire.

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[French, a prick, irritation, from Old French, from piquer, to prick, from Vulgar Latin *piccre, ultimately of imitative origin.]

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

From an earlier SF Chronicl piece we have this:

Simon also invited Ralph Nader, the Green Party presidential candidate from 2000 who was viewed by some as contributing to President Bush's victory by drawing crucial Democratic votes. It was unclear whether Nader would attend.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

He also invited Nader:

See this:

California Gov. Gray Davis and GOP's Bill Simon fight over Green Party on eve of first debate

[Redcloak]

Bill Simon is scheduled to be on the John & Ken Show (KFI 640 AM) this afternoon. The tag line from the promo this morning was that he'll tell "how the debate really went".

[eureka!]

Reasonable minds can differ. I'm sure that, if you are around, you will be able to catch the debate on the 'net. Also, I'm sure there will be a thread. Meanwhile, back to work....

[Gophack]

Heard that. Funny.

[The Californian]

I'm curious whether Camejo's father was Peter, who ran as the Socialist-Workers candidate for President a few elections back. If so, I know his father.

No, This IS the Camejo who ran for President on that platform. I listened to him on the Tom Sullivan radio show the other day. Great speaker, articulate, well versed in all issues.

I greatly admired him - not because I agreed with him - in fact I disagreed with him on almost all points. However, he was clearly a liberal and not ashamed of it and was running on it.

A great quote from him - Tom Sullivan asked him to speak to republicans about why they should vote for him - his answer -

If you are Conservative - vote for Simon. If you are Progressive - vote for me. If you are unsure and are of a criminal bent - vote for Davis! I loved it.

[LaraCroft]

That picture of Davis.... dude looks like he might have AIDS. Any heads up on that?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

If you are Conservative - vote for Simon. If you are Progressive - vote for me. If you are unsure and are of a criminal bent - vote for Davis! I loved it.

Too long for a bumper sticker but he has Davis nailed!

I like it!

[Saundra Duffy]

If Davis ducks the debate, he will look small, childish and cowardly.

He already looks that way . . . and he's a whore.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

It all sounds like typical DIM'RAT policy. Hitlery didn't want to debate either. Carter, Hitlery, Davis, do I see a pattern here? :o)

Of course,..they are ALL COWARDS!! Yet they win elections.. amazing!!

[craig_eddy]

Anyone know if there's radio coverage in the Bay area, or if there's an internet feed for the debate?

Thanks!

[RogerWilko]

Every time I see those commercials I'd like to throw a brick at the television!! I feel like I'm watching a Saturday Night Live commercial spoof!!

[Austin Willard Wright]

Did he also invite the Libertarian of was that "different?"