Simply, Simon walks the walk

But Cindy Simon won't talk the talk. The supporting player shies away from issues.

San Diego -- Cindy Simon seems like a natural today, standing behind a podium in a posh ballroom, talking about business policies like workers' compensation reform and bashing Gov. Gray Davis. But a year ago, she had never made a political speech, and this group -- the Conservative Order for Good Government, open only to registered Republicans -- would not have had her as a member.

Simon, a child of suburban Illinois and former Wall Street bond trader, was a Democrat until she switched to the GOP last year so she could vote for her husband, Bill Simon Jr., in the Republican primary for governor. Uneasy at first with his decision to run for office, she has thrown herself into the campaign with the same practical, hands-on enthusiasm that has marked many of her other unexpected turns. "When she embraces something," Bill Simon said in an interview, "she does it enthusiastically."

With a red, elephant-checkered scarf dangling around her neck, she tells the white-haired Conservative Order crowd that "family, faith and fitness" keep her going each day; that she needs her early-morning walks more than ever during the hurly-burly of campaigning; that California is falling apart under the Davis administration; and that the state is desperately in need of the expertise her husband can bring to Sacramento.

Afterward, the questions start on a high note. "At our table, we've decided you would make a great U.S. first lady," says one man. Simon beams.

Overall a very nice article from the Slimes. Here's my favorite part:

About a year later, in 1985, Cindy had just ended a relationship, and Peter leaped into action. He called his brother and told him that this was his chance. Bill made a date with Cindy, then realized it would conflict with a game in the NCAA basketball tournament's Final Four. A sports fanatic, Bill kicked himself for not offering to meet her somewhere at 8 p.m., after the match, but gamely knocked on her door at the agreed-upon 6:30.

Cindy recalls answering the door: "Hey Bill, hi, it's really great to see you, but can you wait a couple of minutes? Because I want to watch the rest of the basketball game."

True love indeed! :-)

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...DATE../..TIME...	...CITY../..SITE...	...ADDRESS..INFO...	...MORE INFORMATION...
Thursday 10/24/2002 11 - 11:30 am	Long Beach, CA	Hyatt Regency - Support Bill Simon 200 S. Pine St. - At Shoreline Drive Long Beach, CA 710 Fwy S., Follow the signs	California Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Simon speaks to the Long Beach community about California's future. Click HERE for more info about the LONG BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "California Visionaries Luncheon". Meet in front of the Hotel at 1130 or earlier. Be Creative with your signs. "FOR SALE" Gray Davis signs are always in, the bigger the better!
FRiday 10/25/2002 445 pm, rain or shine.	Chicago, IL	Pre-Patriots Rally II FReep, Chicagoland For more info, check out the Thread.	FReePers, Gather at Michigan Ave and Jackson, 4:45pm. We will head toward Columbus Drive at about 5pm to find our targets. Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! Keep those sign ideas coming!
Saturday 10/26/2002 530 pm, rain or shine.	Pasadena, CA	JOIN THE CAMPAIGN CHICKEN AND THE CHICKEN TO DEBATE GOVERNOR IN PASADENA Firefighter Rally and BBQ with Gray Davis United Democratic Headquarters 1118 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA	Bring as big a "For Sale" sign as you can muster! Please RSVP to sfrank@simonforgovernor.com
Saturday 10/26/2002 11 am until 3 pm, rain or shine.	Washington, DC	THE PATRIOTS RALLY FOR AMERICA II Original thread Update thread The Washington Monument Corner of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. C-SPAN will be striving to provide fair and balanced coverage for both the anti-war protests and the Patriots Rally.	Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for demonstrating will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no racism, no profanity, no threats, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
Saturday 10/26/2002 12 pm	San Francisco, CA	West Coast Patriots Rally "Stop the Warped (Leftists)" Rally City Hall - across from the Civic Center Plaza. Carlton Goodlett Place between McAllister St. and Grove St.	Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! Please be aware, even though there may be police there, we are each responsible for our own safety. Parking available at the Civic Center Parking Garage. BART stops a few blocks away. Cal-train + bus is also available.
Tuesday 10/29/2002 12pm	New York City	Cipriani 42nd Street 110 East 42nd Street New York, NY	New York FReePers Heads UP!!! MICHAEL EISNER, the big cheese of Disney, and his family will be honored for their contributions to Jewish Home and Hospital. Barbara Walters presides, as her friend, Elton John, that man of many events, entertains. Cipriani 42nd Street is located at 110 East 42nd Street. It is situated on the South side of the Street between Lexington Avenue & Park Avenue. A clutch of famous names - Gov. Gray Davis - native son of NY, Sens. Joseph Lieberman and Barbara Boxer, Barry Diller - will send special video tributes.

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