Its the year 2054.

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It’s the year 2054. Magnetic levitation devices replace cars in America’s major cities. Super-cops arrest criminals before they can commit their crimes. And California Republicans field a viable candidate in a statewide race …

You know your campaign is in bad shape when that highly opinionated and politicized news outlet, The Associated Press, runs a story with the headline: “Calif. GOP Businessman Founders

An expert on California politics quoted in the article says this week’s meeting of National Republicans in San Francisco is “Simon’s opportunity to make a case to Republican leaders that he is still a viable candidate.”

Sounds pretty promising, doesn’t it? Read the piece to see all the gory details.

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