Ray Ellis, strong San Diego Republican city council candidate, quits race
A further sign of the deteriorating political picture in California is the announced decision of Ray Ellis to quit the San Diego city council race. Well funded and in the November runoff in what used to be a Republican district, Ellis has read the tea leaves and dropped out — though I presume his name will remain on the November ballot. I got an email announcement today to that effect — because I was one of his donors in the primary.
It’s a sad but understandable decision. The Democrat will win easily, based on the surprising primary results. And the GOP turnout in November will be adversely impacted by the Trump divisiveness within the Republican Party.
This La Jolla district was the key race to winning a GOP majority on the city council, in a city that overall hasa decisive Democrat voter registration advantageof 42% to 25% (contrary to popular perceptions). Not gonna happen.
Here’s his letter to his donors:
Richard,
I want to thank you for all of your efforts and generous financial… Read More