Bilbray anounces for Cunningham's vacant seat

San Diego Union-Tribune ^ | 12/1/05 | Debbi Farr Baker

[b9]

he got tired of the Tijuana Estuary polluting the beach. Got into a bulldozer and plugged up the entrance.

I remember that. It wasn't just a photo op, either.

He rolls up his shirt sleeves and doesn't promote anything he's not willing to do himself.

[fieldmarshaldj]

"He was the teenage mayor of Imperial Beach"

I dunno. Do you consider 27 to be a teenager ? ;-)

[SoCalPol]

hiya, sure Howard is a good guy but Bilbray I think
would be far better and has first hand knowledge how
Congress runs and a proven record.
Just came back to this thread. From 3 to 5:00 I listen
to Mark Levin, one of the very few talk shows worth hearing
and we have a great live thread on FR

[Experiment 6-2-6]

I dunno. Do you consider 27 to be a teenager ? ;-)

Sure I do.

In fact, I consider myself to be a teenager. But you are right, I guess I heard it wrong. But still, it shows gumption.

[b9]

Howard is a good guy but Bilbray I think would be far better and has first hand knowledge how Congress runs and a proven record.

Coming from someone who has not only met them both, but actually worked with and witnessed Bilbray in action, you're assessment means a LOT.

Have to check out that live thread. Thanks.

[b9]

But still, it shows gumption.

You're not kidding.
Everything that will come out about Bilbray shows his devotion to action.

Since leaving Congress, he's been a lobbyist in DC, working with the very same folks he worked with before. He says the only difference is that he hasn't had to sit through all the sessions.

[CdMGuy]

"He lost, plus I like Howard better."

Mr. Creel, we Californians won't tell you North Carolinians who to put in Congress if you refrain from telling us who to send there. I suspect that Mr. Bilbray is far more electable than Mr. Kaloogian, and I respect both men.

[fieldmarshaldj]

You better be careful with that tagline, they may stick their pins in their doll with your name on it. =8-0>

[kabar]

The only announced Democratic candidate is Francine Busby, a Cardiff schools trustee who ran a spirited campaign against Cunningham last November but lost.

Cunningham beat Busby easily-- 169,025 to 105,590.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Hurt to bust your bubble, guys, but Bilbray scored a fairly paltry 71% lifetime Conservative rating from the ACU (and 68% in his final year before his 2000 defeat). That was fine for a seat that he took from a liberal 'Rat, but not in a very Conservative GOP seat. This district can send someone with a 100% score without worry about a backlash. Kaloogian is the man for this seat.

[MrNatural]

You know San Diego, right? What about these guys, Bilbray and Kaloogian? Any thoughts?

[dalereed]

I can't vote for him, I live in Issa's district next door, but i'm sending my money to Kaloogian.

[b9]

I can't vote for him

Good point.
I'm going to butt out ~ it's not my district either.

[Serb5150]

Local news ping.

[Travis McGee]

If Bilbray is going to defend the border, I'm 100% for him!

[Experiment 6-2-6]

Danger is my middle name...

[Experiment 6-2-6]

I met Bilbray before he was a Congresscritter, and while he was a congresscritter.

I don't see him as a RINO. He ain't a tree hugger, and he's conservative enough to fill the Duke's seat.

[Travis McGee]

I hope he wins!

[fieldmarshaldj]

See my post #27.

[p23185]

You know San Diego, right? What about these guys, Bilbray and Kaloogian? Any thoughts?

How about that RAT Francine Busby? Howard Kaloogian sent the following in an e-mail dated 12/3/05 -

The Washington, D.C. publication "The Hill" reports on the political maneuverings of Democrat leaders: [Excerpt: "Since Rep. Duke Cunningham (R-Calif.) resigned Monday after admitting to bribery charges, Francine Busby, the Democrat seeking his seat, has been flooded with calls from leading Democratic officials encouraged that she can now win..."]