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Simon Leads Davis by Three Points, and the President Sends a Message By Leo LacayoMonday, November 04, 2002From the Campaign Trail:Exclusive for CHRONWATCH.COM     As Bill Simon came down the stairs of his Boeing at the private air field in San Jose this past Saturday, I extended my hand to greet the next governor of the state of California.  Minutes before, Mr. Simon had been preceded by a bus full of the saddest people I have ever seen, the press corps that is accompanying him!      Simon turned and walked over to the landing-strip workers who had moved the stairs to his...

An Afternoon Rally with Bill Simon-- Silicon ValleyHyatt San JoseThe crowd was beyond capacity for the Hyatt double ballroom. Many folks had to stand out on the patio.The crowd was energetic and optimistic. TV crews were on-hand to record the crowd's enthusiasm. Linda Rae Hermann, Congressional candidate, gave a rip-roaring speech. Gloria Hom, State Senate candidate,served well as the master of ceremonies prior to Bill Simon's arrival. Is he coming through the patio doors? All heads turned. But no, turn around, watch the kitchen door... The candidate arrives! ...with the entire statewide GOP ticket! The crowd went nuts. Behind Bill...