[Coop]

If Davis doesn't show up, because of Camejo's presence, Simon loses the opportunity to look better head to head and deprives the public of the rare opportunity to watch Davis twitch.

Where do you draw the line then? Davis has already made multiple demands. Simon would be foolish to give in to every demand just so Davis will debate him. Yes, the press will provide cover no matter what, but I would bet good money that the LA Times will not be pleased if the Governor is a no-show to its event.

[Carry_Okie]

Yes, the press will provide cover no matter what, but I would bet good money that the LA Times will not be pleased if the Governor is a no-show to its event.

If Davis doesn't show because of Simon's insistence on Camejo's presence, the Times might blame Simon. They'll still cover for Davis when the time comes.