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To: Gophack
The Laker Game is over so I can respond now. Simon indeed might be wasting money by beginning his campaign too early. But Davis has begun the game and if Simon stays out too long he won't be able to spend enough to overcome the lies told about him. He can't afford to wait until "nice guy" ads become useless in the face of his media-supported distorted image of EVIL BUSINESSMAN!
137 posted on 06/12/2002 9:02:07 PM PDT by cartoonistx
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To: cartoonistx
I agree that if the Simon camp sees that the ads are hurting him, they should respond. So far, they're not doing that. Below is a quote from Simon's consultant from another article:

"There is no way voters are going to stand for a six-month election campaign for governor," says Simon campaign chief Sal Russo. "When someone is taking the gun out to shoot themselves, you just don't want to say anything to make them shoot at you."

I think that says it all. Patience. It worked in the primary when everyone kept yelling at Simon to attack Riordan. He didn't do it early. He won by more than 18 pts. I'd stick with that strategy myself.

FYI: everyone (outside of politics like my liberal Republican mother) I have spoken to have disliked Davis' ads. I don't trust my own judgement because I despise the man, but I think they are weak.

141 posted on 06/12/2002 10:44:05 PM PDT by Gophack
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