Would Richard Riordan have won reelection as Gov. of Cali in 2006?

[Spectator]

Perhaps would he have won in 2002 in the first place is the even more interesting question.

Thoughts?

I think he could've jumpstarted the Republican resurgence during that era even earlier.

I think it’s clear in hindsight that Riordan would have won the 2002 general election against Davis. Davis came embarrassingly close to losing to Simon as it was and Simon ran as if he was running for Governor of Idaho.