Simon's election staff is halved in cost-cutting move

Sac Bee ^ | 8/15/02 | Dan Smith

[NormsRevenge]

Strapped for cash and struggling mightily, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon's campaign laid off nearly half its paid staff Wednesday in a move portrayed as streamlining for a post-Labor Day push to defeat Gov. Gray Davis on Nov. 5.

The cuts were announced late Wednesday by campaign chairman John Herrington and are effective today, little more than a week before President Bush is due in California for three fund-raising events on behalf of the Los Angeles businessman.

[NormsRevenge]

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[NormsRevenge]

30 out of 70 staff let go.

Also moving their headquarters.

Just heard on KSFO 560.

[Red Jones]

running lean isn't a bad idea; But Simon's getting beat up badly. I'm sure he'd be a great governor, but they're saying he campaigns like a republican, very timid, unwilling to attack davis for the screw-ups of davis, unwilling to be bold.

[JoeFromCA]

I'm a staunch conservative and would support any Republican over Grey Davis.

Although I've been flamed by fellow Simon supporters for making this observation, it is a fact that in a Democrat dominated state like CA a Republican cnadidate needs all the breaks he can get. And Simon has gotten few, or perhaps given himself few. The civil judgment for fraud against his company has weakened "party" support for him in CA, especially since he did not disclose the pendency of the suit to his close supporters until the verdict came in.

I wish him luck, and will continue to support his candidacy of course, but his "ethics and experience in corporate leadership" took a hit with that one.

[Coop]

they're saying he campaigns like a republican, very timid, unwilling to attack davis for the screw-ups of davis, unwilling to be bold.

Who is "they?" I get E-mails from his campaign all the time tearing into Davis. The above stuff simply isn't true. But the media won't cover Simon saying that, and he doesn't have the funds to advertise over the summer.

I haven't lost faith in Simon. He'll start ads after Labor Day, and then we'll see if the polls close up again. Democrats are NOT inspired to vote for Davis. Simon supporters are inspired, though they can be easily discouraged. Somewhat understandably, given the surprise jury joke, but as usual the conservatives and Pubbies are eating their own for no particular reason. And despite everyone claiming they never believe the media, they seem to buy into every word written.

Even with a Dem pollster Grayout Davis still can't break 50% in the polls.

Ask Bobby Torricelli what can happen in 4-5 weeks.

[Vladiator]

This guy has shot himself in the foot so many times that he has swiss cheese toes.

[Red Jones]

oh, I just read here on FR that he wasn't campaigning well, I don't live in Calif, so I don't get exposed to him.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

He isn't campaigning well at all. I guess if you get e-mails then that is the new medium for getting his positions out there. This is the WORST campaign I've ever seen.

I've said it before here, and I'll say it again, "I never dreamed ANYONE could LOSE TO DAVIS,.. but Simon just may!!"

It's too bad he won't bow out, and allow someone else to take the helm. Jones could have beat Davis, but he supported McCain for Prez,.. so he didn't get the Republican parties support. The administration supported Riordan. So Simon isn't the only one shooting himself in the foot. The Repubs have done a pretty good job of it too. I mean, how the hell do you lose to Davis??

We will vote for Simon. But it isn't looking good. In fact, in some twisted way he almost makes Davis look good. Sad huh?

This is the MOST NON CANDIDACY we've ever seen. Just amazing.

We thought he should FIRE his entire staff and start over. But this looks like he is simply in more trouble than previously thought. This doesn't look like a move to change managers or advisors, but simply to cut costs because he is in deep trouble. IMHO

I'm all for backing our Candidates,.. but there is also a time for the sake of the party for a person to step down, and for a party to speak up. This is the time for both! Simon may be a nice guy,.. but he isn't political matterial. Kind of reminds me of Michael Huffington (?). And if you don't remember his name, that should tell you something. If it hadn't been for Simon running against Davis, he also would have faded in our memories. But since it is Davis, he/Simon will be remembered for losing to the worst possible candidate in California history. This should have been the easiest race in the country!!

Tin foil hat is on.. blast away!! :o)

[dalereed]

I've run a number of campaigns and this long before the election it is a total waste of time and money to campaign to the typical voting public.

As far as i'm concerned Simon is doing it exactly right, building his base with personal appearances.

Ninety percent of any votes that are changed or won from the sheeple are won in the last 2 weeks before the election.

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[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Thanks. I find that reassuring. Ran into a couple at the Doctor's office tyesterday, that likely represent the typical middle age, middle class apolitical voter in California. They didn't like Davis or the LA Times but didn't know who was running against him!

So I told them about Simon and how the media was trying to help save Davis and smear Simon. I left them with some info on Free Republic, hoping they might get interested enough to look somewhere besides the TV!

[Gophack]

I'm sure he'd be a great governor, but they're saying he campaigns like a republican, very timid, unwilling to attack davis for the screw-ups of davis, unwilling to be bold.

that's what people said in the primary against Richard Riordan, and Simon wasn't afraid to run hard when the time was right. Attacking early is not a good strategy, and I think that Davis did it because he had no other options: people hate Davis, so he is trying to make them hate Simon as well. However, while voters might be skeptical of Simon now, they don't hate him and when Simon gets up on the air, they'll have a reason to like him.

Simon should and will go after Davis ... but too early could be fatal. People still aren't focused on the campaign, and won't be until after Labor Day. If Simon gets up on September 3rd or thereabouts, I think he'll pull this off.

Conservatives have to stick with him and work to help him get elected. Because Simon cut his staff, volunteers and the grassroots are all that much more important. We need to show the powers that be that we can and will make a difference.

Go Simon!

[ElkGroveDan]

This is the WORST campaign I've ever seen.

OK, what would you do different in July and August?

[Gophack]

I've run a number of campaigns and this long before the election it is a total waste of time and money to campaign to the typical voting public.

As far as i'm concerned Simon is doing it exactly right, building his base with personal appearances.

Ninety percent of any votes that are changed or won from the sheeple are won in the last 2 weeks before the election.

You are SO RIGHT! I couldn't have said it better myself (though I probably would have taken six paragraphs to say it!!!)

Go Simon!!!!!!

[eureka!]

"Even with a Dem pollster Grayout Davis still can't break 50% in the polls. Ask Bobby Torricelli what can happen in 4-5 weeks."

Yup. It's definitely been a bad couple of weeks for Simon, yet there are two months to go. That is a lifetime in an election. The sheeple have been paying little attention thus far, except to know that Grayout is worthless and has lots of money through questionable practices and the recent hits on Simon. Even Rats detest Davis and he will have a helluva time getting people voluntarily to the polls. Simon & the pubbies will win if they GOTV.....

[Coop]

The administration supported Riordan. So Simon isn't the only one shooting himself in the foot. The Repubs have done a pretty good job of it too.

Oh, please. You're implying this Administration has not supported Simon. The President has already done three fundraisers for him, with three more scheduled next week. And the First Lady did a Simon fundraiser.

You can mock the E-mails all you like. But if one looks at the E-mails, with associated press releases and clippings, they make posts like yours (implying Simon is doing nothing) look quite foolish.

Gee, Simon is so lucky to have your support!

[tubebender]

"Conservatives have to stick with him and work to help him get elected. Because Simon cut his staff, volunteers and the grassroots are all that much more important. We need to show the powers that be that we can and will make a difference. "

It is truly amazing how many "Arm Chair Campaign Managers" post to Simon threads. Daavis will pour about 50 million dollars into this race and his lemmings will spend 3 times that much,plus the media acts like drug sniffing dogs looking for a bust.

Some days this board looks more like DU than the most conservitive site on the net it is supposed to be.

[Coop]

LOL! You've got that right. I think a bunch of pessimists moved over from the Torricelli threads after Forrester poll numbers messed up their plans. :-) (At least for right now.)

[chemainus]

Simon is history...poor choice... just like last year in Virginia...the Republicans do the stupidest things..