[NormsRevenge]

From the Philanthropy simon.html

Friends and acquaintances know that Simon’s philanthropy coexists with a business-bred insistence on results. "We work terribly hard at the Olin Foundation. I like to get things done," he says, in what staff and grantees probably view as something of an understatement.

A chip off the old block... A lot will say different but I think we missed a chance at a real gem in Bill Simon Jr. as Governor.

[sinkspur]

A lot will say different but I think we missed a chance at a real gem in Bill Simon Jr. as Governor.

He's an amateur politician. Simon should have cut his teeth on another race, learned the ropes, THEN run for governor.

He said, and did, a lot of stupid, not-ready-for-prime-time stuff.

[I_Love_My_Husband]

He'll win next time :)

He's got name recognition now...that's good. Let Davis turn this place into a shithole.

People will change from D to R in the gubanatorial election...

[Salvation]

**A lot will say different but I think we missed a chance at a real gem in Bill Simon Jr. as Governor**

I don't think we have to worry. He will be back!

[Gophack]

A lot will say different but I think we missed a chance at a real gem in Bill Simon Jr. as Governor.

We did. Simon may not have been the best campaigner in the country, but he would have been an OUTSTANDING governor. Hopefully, he won't give up on our state, or other good men and women won't be discouraged by how he was treated by friends and foes alike.

[ladyinred]

What turned people off here in California was his perceived arrogance according to all I saw and heard. I am sorry, but when you are involved in governing, you have to work with others, and he was apparently difficult according to reports. Good man? Absolutely! Hope he goes far, but he needs to learn how to present himself better I suppose.