[IoCaster]

"Davis is corrupt and unprincipled, but he doesn't strike me as a lightweight. He's a seasoned politico. And FWIW, I think Davis is a Vietnam combat veteran, unlike softy rich-boy Simon."

Interesting point about his military service which I was unaware of.

Excerpt from the Gray Davis official bios:

"He entered active duty in the U.S. Army in 1967, rising to the rank of captain while serving in Vietnam in 1968-69. In Vietnam he earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service. He is a life member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

My impression of him as a lightweight is merely based on the few times I have seen him on TV and obviously I was somewhat disgusted with his sleazy pandering and self-serving persona. Notwithstanding his military service, I'm still somewhat unimpressed with his gravitas and his corrupt nature can probably be exploited with the right approach. I'll readily admit that I'm doubtful that Simon is capable or competent enough to accomplish this. Anyone as corrupt as Davis is definitely vulnerable to a direct confrontation and the opportunity exists for the right opponent.

I'm not a California resident and can only extend my best wishes that your candidate can rise up to this challenge.

Best of luck to my fellow Freepers and all conservatives in your state.

[Tony in Hawaii]

I wish somebody could find out exactly what Davis actually did in Vietnam. Did he "see the elephant," as it were?

[A Navy Vet]

"He entered active duty in the U.S. Army in 1967, rising to the rank of captain while serving in Vietnam in 1968-69. In Vietnam he earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service. He is a life member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars."

I will never understand why so many veterans are attracted to the socialist and corrupt Democrat party. I just don't get it.

[Aunt Polgara]

There was an article in the LATimes this am that said that Davis served just 6 months in Vietnam and did not see combat.