[randita]

You gotta love it!

"Every time that reporters and other people are turning over rocks, there are a lot of cockroaches running -- and they're all running for the center of the Capitol," Walsh said. "And I see Bill Simon holding a big can of Raid."

"Every tax dollar is precious. We have seen accounts that school districts may have to end class size reduction due to funding shortages," Simon said. "The money wasted on this Oracle contract could have paid for thousands of teachers, textbooks or lunches for needy children."

[randita]

one for a big Sunday smile

[ex-Texan]

Davis thought it was smart to follow the Clinton play book and it is obvious now that he is a totally corrupt clone of Bubba. Actually, he may be closer to a clone of Hitlery. Just glad I no longer live in Sacramento, because those scurrying cockroaches are huge.

[gortklattu]

Never underestimate a democrat's ability to get out of trouble, especially with a doting press and a public that will succumb to the upcoming counter-attack.

[Cicero]

There's some remarkable spinning in this article, including the presumption that mean, partisan Republicans are responsible for calling public attention to this alleged scandal. And note this little zinger: "Simon's recent gaffes on such issues as whether he paid state taxes," which puts a negative spin on Simon's legitimate refusal to release his tax returns.

There's every sign that the SF Chronicle has pulled up its socks here and is trying for damage control. But it isn't going to be easy. The energy crisis did permanent damage to Davis; the budget crunch is doing permanent damage; and this scandal is going to do permanent damage.

The press will pull out all stops to smear Simon and rescue Davis, but they will have their work cut out for them, especially if Bush continues to be seen to back Simon.