"Issa says he's not endorsing Bilbray as a slap to any other candidate ... Bilbray's experience will enable him to hit the ground running with his seniority and be able to get more done."
Bilbray has been out of Congress for 5 years, nearly as long as he was in. The "seniority" issue no longer has any merit.
True, but the same pretty much be said of Howard Kaloogan. The only office he held was a brief career in the General Assembly and his last year as Assemblyman was back in 2000. The guy is great on conservative issues but the whole "I lead the fight to recall Davis" thing is yesterday's news, and it sure didn't help him in the Senate primary.
The best candidate we could run at this point is probably State Senator Bill Morrow. His current district overlaps with 2/3rds of the 50th CD anyway. The guy has been there for conservatives time and time again in the Assembly and is a decorated Marine Corps Vet. He brings the best credentials to the race.