Bill Simon Endorses Schwarzenegger for Governor in Recall Race (Press Release)

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[Tamzee]

Bill Simon, former GOP gubernatorial candidate, announced today his endorsement of Arnold Schwarzenegger for governor in this October’s recall election.

“It's time for all Republicans to unite behind Arnold,” said Simon. “Arnold Schwarzenegger is the right man to be governor of California.”

Simon also emphasized Schwarzenegger’s fiscal conservativism when he announced his endorsement at a town hall hosted by Sean Hannity, a FOX News Channel Host and radio personality.

“Arnold Schwarzenegger has laid out a set of broad principles, along with a specific set of policies that address our most urgent challenges and will put our great state back on the road to prosperity,” said Simon. “I have met with Arnold on a number of occasions, and he has demonstrated to me a clear and practical understanding of the issues. He has outlined a plan of action. He has made a compelling case for his candidacy. Indeed, he has summarized many of these principles and policies in a thoughtful and compelling editorial in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal.”

Simon’s endorsement comes the day after Schwarzenegger’s strong debate performance in Sacramento. Schwarzenegger welcomed Simon’s support in the race.

“Bill has strong convictions and a passion for ideas that will benefit California and its people,” said Schwarzenegger. “I hope Bill’s support will serve to unify Republicans and other Californians who are eager to join the movement to give California back its future.”

[Tamzee]

FYI - Press Release with statements from Bill Simon on reasons he is endorsing Arnold :-)

[Drango]

Bill Simon is a RINO...or so goes the chant of the Freepers looking to elect Bustimonte.

[Tamzee]

Republicans who quote the LA Times have no business calling anyone a RINO...
I don't remember who said that, but it is most apt ;-)

[PhiKapMom]

Simon was great when he called Hannity's show and endorsed Arnold and then he was on Roger Hedgecock's show in San Diego and talked about Arnold some more and how he could bring people together to make California better!

[PhiKapMom]

LOL!!!!!!!!! There sure are a bunch of lifelong Republicans who have turned into RINO's thanks to the McC crowd!

[Xeanie]

funny as hell, check it out!

http://www.beatgreets.com/view.pd?i=151599452&m=4780&rr=y&source=bg999

Xeanie

[FairOpinion]

On H&C just now, Chuck Norris (who is also Republican) also endorsed Arnold, said he is a great leader and will make a great governor of CA.

Chuck Norris also contributed for the fund to have that Marine keep his house, who was being foreclosed upon, because he was flying the US Flag.

Chuck Norris is A-OK!

[strela]

“It's time for all Republicans to unite behind Arnold,” said Simon. “Arnold Schwarzenegger is the right man to be governor of California.”

Anybody who posts on FreeRepublic who still endorses McClintock doesn't belong here, in my opinion. They are acting like Rats and belong with the rest of the whiny crybabies on DU.

[CheneyChick]

I once saw a baby rhino in Africa with its mama. It was cute.

[CheneyChick]

Chuck RULES!

[Tamzee]

I thought Simon called in to Hannity, too, but he actually showed in person to endorse Arnold. I saw a replay of it on Hannity and Colmes :-)

[Tamzee]

I didn't know that about Chuck Norris... that's excellent! It's interesting that all the greatest, most caring people are Republicans :-)

[Tamzee]

This one? ;-)

[isthisnickcool]

I thought Simon called in to Hannity, too, but he actually showed in person to endorse Arnold. I saw a replay of it on Hannity and Colmes :-)

He sure did, I was listening to it on ABC/XM radio.

[CheneyChick]

Cute!

[onyx]

Simon is my idea of a good Republican. Like Issa, he puts the people in "our" party FIRST, not personal ambition.

[Tamzee]

The attacks on Arnold here sometimes mimic word for word the attacks on him over at DU... now THAT is scary ;-)

[Roscoe]

Anybody who posts on FreeRepublic who still endorses McClintock doesn't belong here, in my opinion.

Like the site owner?

[deport]

The end maybe drawing nigh for McClintock and he may not know it or ever know it...... Things are beginning to move towards Schwarzenegger's campaign and I don't think McClintock has much hope of slowing it down....

• Bill Simon, a conservative businessman who ran unsuccessfully against Democratic Gov. Gray Davis last November, offered his "enthusiastic" endorsement at a news conference with Schwarzenegger Thursday afternoon.

• Sources close to Rep. Darrell Issa, the man who used his personal fortune to finance the petition campaign that triggered the recall, told CNN the congressman will endorse Schwarzenegger on Friday.

• Schwarzenegger also got the endorsement of the California Republican County Chairmen's Association on Thursday. "We are attempting to break the logjam among Republican candidates for governor," said Jim Hartman, a vice chairman of the group, said after a meeting on the issue.

• Sources close to another departed Republican candidate, Peter Ueberroth, said he will talk with Schwarzenegger and his closest Republican rival, state Sen. Tom McClintock, again this weekend and will announce early next week whether he will make an endorsement.

  Click for end is drawing nigh

And I think Bill Jones also endorsed Schwarzenegger sometime today......