Businessman Jim Grimes has dropped out of the race for the 65th Assembly District seat currently held by termed-out GOP Caucus Chair Russ Bogh of Yucaipa. Yesterday, Riverside County FlashReport correspondent Phil Paule reported that Grimes had parted ways with his consultant, Tim Clark. Read it here. Grimes had nothing but good things to say about Clark today and hinted that he’s considering endorsing San Jacinto Councilman Jim Ayres in the June ’06 primary. "I’ve always been a team player," Grimes said. "As long as a Republican wins the seat and we move the party forward, that’s what I’m about." Grimes, a Realtor from Running Springs in the San Bernardino County side of the district, said Ayres’ fundraising success was too much to compete with. He also said he plans to remain active and involved in the Party, and may run again in the future. Stay tuned for more on the 65th race…
