Judy Chu just received the endorsement of the Los Angeles County Labor Federation in her bid to replace Hilda Solis in the 32nd Congressional District. So far, her main Democratic opponent is State. Sen. Gil Cedillo.
This is good endorsement. Question is will this or her Republican endorsements make a difference?
Thats right Republican endorsements. In a special election members of any party can cross over and vote for a candidate of another candidate in the primary. The 32nd CD is about 21% Republican. Although there are at least two well-funded candidates talking about running, almost a dozen local GOP officeholders have endorsed Chu.I havent checked the registration of everyone. These were the one I saw and knew they were Republicans, at least recently they were.
Dennis Zine, Los Angeles City Councilmember
John King, Covina City Councilmember
Harry Baldwin, San Gabriel Mayor
Mike Ten, South Pasadena City Councilmember and GOP Nominee in the 22nd SD in 2006.
Mary Su, Walnut City Councilmember
Barbara Boyd, Bassett Unified School District Board Member
Anthony Fellow, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Board Member
Shelley Sanderson, West Covina Mayor Pro Tem
Sherri Lane, West Covina City Councilmember
Steve Herfert, West Covina City Councilmember
Mike Touhey, West Covina City Councilmember
Does she get crossovers or look like a Dino (Democrats in Name Only)?
January 29th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Mike: Good post.
By the way, Anthony Fellow a Republican? I thought he as a Democrat, perhaps I was wrong.
January 30th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Can you blame local Republican officials endorsing someone? Who are the Republican’s trying to run? At least these local leaders want to have some sort of relationship with a person who may represent them.
Also, when you point out some of the folks who are Repubicans – why is it they never attend any Republican function or are even invited? Could it be the leadership who believes if you are not 100% for me you are 100% against me?
A Republican has a small chance of winning, but if you do not try you have a zero chance of winning. Lightning can strike.