Posted on 08/17/2009 6:39:40 AM PDT by markomalley
Democrat Barbara Boxer's quest for a fourth term in the U.S. Senate may give Californians a chance to pass judgment on Washington in the Obama era: Do voters approve of the early performance of the Democratic president and Congress? Or is it time to restore more power to Republicans, in this case to a controversial former Silicon Valley CEO making her first run for elective office?
What looks increasingly likely is that Boxer will be in for the re-election fight of her career. While she has yet to announce her candidacy, all signs point to a run by Republican Carly Fiorina, the charismatic ex-chief of Hewlett-Packard who was ousted from her job in 2005 and last year served as a top surrogate for John McCain's presidential bid.
Fiorina would bring a combination of traits to the race never faced before by Boxer: She is a woman with the wherewithal to pump millions of her own dollars into her candidacy and probably raise millions more from others. And historically, the election after a president first takes office has not been kind to the party in charge at the White House. Exhibit A is 1994, when Democrats lost control of Congress halfway into President Bill Clinton's first term.
In this case, analysts say, the 2010 California Senate election is expected to be at least partly a referendum on the policies of Obama and the Democratic Congress — from health care to immigration to climate change. And as chairman of the Senate committee shaping global warming legislation in the coming months, Boxer will have little distance from the president — for better or worse.
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Carly’s not ideal, but just to see a “wise Caucasian” give Boxer a good run for her money would be great. And if she should win, at least there would be some hope, with Boxer there is none.
I would be happy with a talking Mule over Boxer. I heard that Fiorina may be battling some form of Cancer.
The only7 reason that Kalifornia voters keep voting for idiots like Boxer is because the Communist Party USA has yet to field a strong candidate against her.
Ever wonder why?
The US is battling a cancer.....of LIBERALS like Boxer! Support Carly....DEFEAT the BOX of Rocks!
I would be happy with a mule, irrespective of whether it can talk, actually it would probably be better if it couldn’t, as it would have a harder time screwing the average american.
Fiorina will beat Boxer. My prediction....
Either Carly Fiorina or Chuck DeVore will do well against Boxer. Boxer is sinking in the polls.
What looks increasingly likely is that Boxer will be in for the re-election fight of her career.
Babs has provided enough ammunition for anyone to run against her. Her arrogance and ignorance is on display all over YOuTube.
at least she’ll know what the hell shes talking about and we lose boxer from finance.
Fiorina will beat Boxer. My prediction....
"Don't forget to call me senator....never refer to me as ma'am!"
(How delightful it would be to see this pinko tossed onto the bone pile along with Hillary, Feinswine and a whole host of other leftist female politicians!)
one debate and it would be all over. boxers got the iq of a piece of fruit.
I can not stand Carly (because of HP) however she would not be worse than Babs and Babs would be gone. Then we could elect a real Republican.
Where is that pic with the skunk on Boxer’s head? It use to be required posting on every Boxer thread...lol.
You’re weird.
So am I.
Just curious, what is Carly’s position on abortion?
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