Idle Idol observations:
Both the contestants have a fan-following that would not have been swayed one way or another by last night's performance.
Most folks not previously committed would most likely have been won over by David A.
If I were going to a concert, I'd pick David C. over David A.
If I were buying an album, I'd pick David A. over David C.
If it were a contest between Bono and Harry Connick, Jr, for whom would America vote?
der Brucer
And concerning Simon's comments: I suspect for every viewer who follows his opinion there is one who will deliberately vote the other way, and of course, no matter what:
If David A. wins, it will be because Simon praised him.
If David C. wins, it will be because Simon praised his opponent.