Governor vows to shun 'over-the-top' personal attacks but offers a highly selective portrayal of GOP opponent Simon. Gov. Gray Davis vowed Thursday to run a civil campaign against Republican Bill Simon, promising to shun "over-the-top" personal attacks against the businessman and neophyte candidate. Still, Davis foreshadowed a rough election season. Offering a highly selective portrayal of his opponent, he criticized Simon's lack of political experience, his spotty voting record and the involvement of his family investment firm in a failed savings and loan. [snip] He said many of his achievements were overshadowed by last year's electricity crisis and the hundreds...