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Many hats may enter recall ring

June 22, 2003

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central arguments of his campaign last year was that Democrats were not being fiscally responsible and the budget shortfall was worse than Davis and others wanted to admit. Simon has yet to formally declare a recall candidacy, however, and a series of novice campaign blunders in last year's campaign -- including a debacle in which he falsely claimed to have a photograph showing Davis illegally accepting campaign money -- hurt his credibility with many Republican leaders. Considered the most socially conservative candidate in last year's three-way primary, Simon would compete with Issa for the same conservative base.

To Get Involved

* For information on how to support the recall, contact Rescue California at (916) 443-6703 or www.rescuecalifornia.com, or contact People's Advocate at (916) 482-6175 or www.davisrecall.com.

* For information on how to oppose the recall, contact Taxpayers Against the Governor's Recall (formerly Taxpayers Against the Recall) at (916) 569-0898 or (213) 382-4111 or www.stoptherecall.com.

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About the Writer ---------------------------

The Bee's Margaret Talev can be reached at (916) 326-5540 or mtalev@sacbee.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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