Simon to Lend His Campaign Up to $2 Million

LA Times ^ | 10/23/02 | Matea Gold

[gubamyster]

Latest infusion will pay for TV ads through election day. Candidate touts business acumen.

By Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer

Republican Bill Simon Jr. plans to lend his gubernatorial campaign up to $2 million this week to compete with Gov. Gray Davis in a last round of television advertising, the Republican candidate and one of his senior strategists said Tuesday.

"Oh, I'll put a little more in," Simon told reporters after a speech to the Los Angeles World Affairs Council at a downtown hotel. "It will be enough to ensure that we're going to be up" on television through election day, he added.

Simon consultant Sal Russo said the latest cash loan from the candidate -- in the "ballpark" of $2 million -- will allow the challenger to compete with the governor's television buys.

So far, the GOP nominee has been significantly outgunned on the airwaves by Davis, who has already spent more than $30 million on television commercials in the general election -- substantially more than his opponent. During the remaining days of the race, Davis' campaign plans to run about $3-million worth of ads a week.

Simon, who has struggled to raise a fraction of the money Davis has collected, previously lent his campaign $9 million, including $4 million last month. Russo said the candidate is making another infusion because he believes the race is close.

[gubamyster]

ping

[Coop]

I don't think Simon would be flushing $2 million down the toilet. He obviously feels he has a legitimate shot at winning. I agree, although he's still got his work cut out for him.

[eureka!]

I hope that he shows a little personal side as well. Family, surfing, supporters, shots with W and Rudy. Maybe a slide show after a preface: "Gray Davis has taken tens of millions of special interest dollars to lie to you about me. Get to know me, you'll like me and what I want to do for this great state...."

[Johnny Shear]

Better the moron Simon throw his own money down a hole than the RNC do it.

Bill Simon...The ONLY person inept enough to lose an election to the MOST inept person to EVER hold the office of Govenor in California.

Pathetic.....

[kellynla]

Thanks for the ping...Simon was very good on CNN last night with Lou Dobbs! Only wish there was more of it...About time for Clark Kent to take off his suit and hit the Dimwit very hard with a knockout punch...

[eureka!]

Prepare to eat crow come November 6, Johnny. There may be a long line as you will not be alone. I don't have time to list all of your company. Hehehehe.....

[gubamyster]

Where is the NRA money they said they would spend to help Simon?

[eureka!]

I dunno, but I would trust the word of the NRA. Especially in the "leading" gun grabbing state of California where Simon can pull this one out. I do know the NRA's GOTV effort is underway here, all monthly magazines have area contacts and voter recommendations. In any event, methinks the next two weeks are going to be very exciting. GoSimonGo.......

[kellynla]

Simon inept? And how much did you make last year? And how much have you given to charity? Where did you get your law degree? And when did Rudy fly into Indiana to support your candidate? Stick to what you know, Hoosier! Basketball...and let the adults in CA do the heavy lifting... Love you out-of-town naysayers who couldn't find their arse with a map but you know all about CA politics! ROFLMAO

[Gophack]

If Simon is willing to commit his money to winning, so should the NRA and all other big dollar conservative donors (Hello people! Listening?). I don't know what the NRA is planning on doing, but I think ALL MEMBERS should write, email or phone the NRA and ask that they match what Simon is loaning himself, or a large part of it.

Davis has been AWFUL on our second amendment rights. And with another four-year term, he'll be worse because he won't have another election (no one really thinks he's going to run for president ... after the energy debacle, the western states hate him, and with New York so divided it's not a sure thing for a Democrat ... Davis would be raked over the coals as being too liberal nationwide.

Between guns, taxes, energy, education ... we can't AFFORD another four years of Gray Davis!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I'll ping the list.

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[mg39]

Simon should lend me that money instead -- at least I won't be throwing it down the drain like he is.

[NormsRevenge]

Don't Miss the Patriots Rallies - October 25 and 26, 2002 Chicago, IL --- Washington, DC --- San Francisco,CA Cheer on Bill Simon in Long Beach, CA October 24th! Help TakeBack America - FReePWatch 2002
...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.

Updated 10:30 10/23/02