I'll stick with Bill Jones, thank you. Bill Jones is the GOP's highest elected official in CA and he is a CONSERVATIVE who has paid his dues. My gripes about Simon: (1) A johnny-come-lately who happens to be rich; (2) It's embarrassing the way conservative Republicans are kissing his butt; (3) Simon gave some money to "GAY" DAVIS for governor last gubernatorial campaign cycle. Need I say more? For victory & freedom!!!
I have read alot of your posts and admire your thoughts and ideas, but I have to respectfully disagree with you on Bill Jones. Yes, he's the highest ranking conservative (and, if he won the nomination I would vote for him in the general, unlike Riordan), but I don't think just because he's in public office now is a good enough reason to vote for him.
He voted for the largest tax increase in 1991 when Wilson was Governor (some people called him conservative, too, but I never voted for him!)
And, Bill Jones may on the surface be pro-life, but he has never been an advocate for our cause, and it's almost like he's embarrassed to say he's pro-life.
Jones is *OK*, but I really want someone who is a leader, someone who passionately believes in conservative values and can articulate them across all political spectrums. That's why I like Bill Simon.
Respectfully. :-)