Rumors are spilling out of the Capitol that Assemblyman Mike Villines is mounting a challenge to Assembly Republican Leader George Plescia.
While perhaps not the best source for internal Republican matters, the CA Majority Report had this story earlier this morning.
As Drudge would say, “Developing…”
November 2nd, 2006 at 12:00 am
“While perhaps not the best source for internal Republican matters…”
That’s a pretty strong understatment, Brandon. It’s more like, “While not a CREDIBLE SOURCE for internal Republican matters…”
I don’t doubt there’s a letter floating around to challenge Plescia’s leadership — it’s been rumored for months. But the post on the Dem Majority Report is both inaccurate and misleading in its description of Plescia’s tenure as Republican Leader.
DMR writes: “Plescia’s fundraising efforts this cycle have been dismal.”
FACT: From Jan 1 to Nov 1 of this year, Plescia has raised $993K — that’s $61K more than the same period in 2004.
DMR writes: “In addition, both targeted Republicans [Garcia and Horton] are in the fights of their lives.”
FACT: Garcia and Horton are ALWAYS in the fight of their lives. And yet, sources tell me Horton has the best polling numbers ever and Garcia is running ahead of her opponent, despite an unprecedented amount of negative ads against her.
DMR writes: “Democrats have solid edges in the two races Republicans have targeted [Parra and Gulgiani].
FACT: Big deal! Neither Dave Cox nor Kevin McCarthy were successful in winning those seats for Republicans. But now we’re to blame Plescia if the seats remain in the “D” category? Give me a break.
The DMR may in fact be correct that the stakes are high for Plescia to remain leader. But FlashReport readers shouldn’t accept Democratic spin about Republican parlor intrigue.
November 2nd, 2006 at 12:00 am
Understatement? OK. I’ll give you that.
And their spin is off from the actual rationale I’ve heard as to the reasons behind the challenge.
I just felt CMR deserved some kudos for getting to this story before we (ie, the Republican blog) did.