[SpringheelJack]

By all that is good and right Simon should be the next governor of California, but even if he does win the GOP primary I worry that the liberal wing in the California Republican Party will "schundler" him and leave him high and dry. Let's face it, the GOP in California is so marginalized, that in order to even have a chance to win there HAS to be complete and full support within the party. And I doubt the Riordanites in the GOP will give it to him.

[hchutch]

Well, that is the big concern. However, I think that Bush and Rove will be able to handle it this time.

Their people are in charge of the CA GOP, and as such, there's a lot less capability for RINOs to cause problems.

[Gophack]

I worry that the liberal wing in the California Republican Party will "schundler" him and leave him high and dry

I hope you're wrong. Fortunately, Simon is the kind of guy that can "bring people together" (I'm trying not to gag when I say that, it sounds so squishy!) But, he can. He's hardcore, but speaks in a quiet command that demands respect. The liberals in the GOP may not LIKE him a lot, but I think that they will see that he is the kind of eloquent, commanding speaker we need to lead our party to victory.

Time will tell ... first, we have to get through the primary, which I think will be going full-force after Christmas.