Posted on 10/21/2009 12:03:29 PM PDT by oldskuulconserv
With the nomination of Democratic Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher to a high level position in the Obama administration, a special election has been called for the vacant congressional seat in California's tenth congressional district, a traditionally liberal district, however, with a special election looming, anything can happen.
Republican David Harmer is seeking to replace Tauscher in the United States Congress, restore Conservatism to the district, and ride on a wave of anti-government feelings which has circulated across the Nation. While Harmer might have more momentum then Republicans have previously had while running in this district, the district is D+11, supported Obama with 64% of the vote, and the Democrat candidate is the current Lt.Governor of California.
(Excerpt) Read more at righthandedpitcher.blogspot.com ...
D+11 is going to be hard to beat. That is a huge democratic advantage. Too bad the election was not today.
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