since I doubt he will be CA gov come January You east coast guys are going to wake up November 6th to a big surprise. Everyone I know back east says that Simon is a long shot.
The Field poll had Bill down 7, and Field always leans 5-10 points left of reality (historical proof available).
There is also a rumor that the LA TIMES had a poll showing the race to be a dead heat and they pulled it back.
This thing is far from over and the boost from yesterday's good news has his campaign flying high this week.
I would be more than happy to have Simon win in California - but when was the last time a Republican won ANYTHING statewide there? I just think the state has gone off the lib deep end. I hope you are right and that Simon still is in it.
ANd here in PA we are fighting a gov race where the Republican has been written off too. But the Republican (mike fisher) is still in it and it will be close. Unlike Cali though, we do elect Republicans statewide here: Gov/Lt. Gov/Attorney General and Auditor General are all Republicans, as well as control of the state House and Senate. Just need all the conservative democrats to come out and vote R - and a lot of welfare democrats in Philly to stay home. (oh - it will help if liberal soccer mom rinos stay home too).