[hchutch]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/623799/posts

Posts 121 and 122 have an interesting take on the 1994 Pataki-Cuomo race. Howard Stern just might help outflank the Dems. And in this race, particularly given Gray Davis's lack of results, and his desperation, plus Simon's image as an outsider going against the "system", I think he could win some big points and expand the conservative base.

Stern's pretty conservative on most issues, and while he's not for everyone, he helped get rid of Mario Cuomo. PJ-Comix can tell the tale quite well.

[Gophack]

OK, I read those two posts you directed me to. I will say that you have gotten my interest. However, doesn't this New York personality translate into California votes? How popular is he in California? What's the audience and the demographics? I agree with you that he obviously had an impact on the Pataki race (although '94 was a sweep for Republicans across the nation ... even California won a majority in the Assembly, winning 9 seats held by Democrats).

I am big on talk radio as being a factor in Simon's primary victory. Being able to talk directly to the voters, while they are in their cars (usually) or working or whatnot. Talk radio is a wonderful medium, so I'm listening. Of course, I have no say in the matter, I'm just a Simon volunteer, but I'm still interested.