[FairOpinion]

"If McClintock and Simon were real conservatives, they would do whatever it took - including withdrawing from the race - to insure a democrat was not elected. Somehow, I don't think they're really conservatives. "

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The GOP is pressuring them as well. And they are not listening.

GOP presses actor's rivals to quit. Leaders trying to clear the field for Schwarzenegger

San Diego -- GOP leaders are working overtime to persuade Republicans Bill Simon, Tom McClintock and Peter Ueberroth to drop out of the recall race to replace Democratic Gov. Gray Davis, clearing the field for action movie superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Republicans are worried that the four big-name Republicans in the race will split the GOP vote and allow Democratic Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante to finish first in the replacement election, which would make him governor if Davis is recalled.

Simon reportedly went ballistic last week when Republican leaders tried to talk to him about leaving the race.

McClintock also is staying put.

[patriciaruth]

Simon reportedly went ballistic last week

Simon's an idiot. He got one vote from me and will never get another.

[Those_Crazy_Liberals]

"Simon reportedly went ballistic last week when Republican leaders tried to talk to him about leaving the race.

McClintock also is staying put."

First of all, Simon isn't even a real conservative. He had a sudden change of heart when he decided to run last year. McClinock is clearly 3rd tier. He's basically just noise. But as far as defeating democrats, every vote counts.

[montag813]

Simon reportedly went ballistic last week when Republican leaders tried to talk to him about leaving the race.

Simon is an idiot. He ran a close second to Doug Forrester (NJ) as the greatest GOP embarrassment of 2002.