Two years ago, Howard was the ONLY solid conservative in the Senate race (the other candidates were RINO Rosario Marin and center-right establishment Republican Bill Jones) This time around, Howard is one of MANY candidates with solid conservative credentials to seek this House seat.
Two years ago, Howard was running with the Davis recall fresh in voters minds and had only recently been out of office. Now the ercall that saddled us with Davis-clone Ahnuld is yesterday's news and Howard's been away from elective office for quite some time, while Morrow's been at the forefront every day the Assembly is in session.
Alot of things have changed in two years. Tom McClintock noticed, I guess you didn't. Pat Buchanan found this out the hard way when he thought his 1996 "base" would do whatever he wanted in 2000.
Please point out the other "solid conservatives" in the primary. Thanks!