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If House Dems had their way, it would be. Democratic observers have taken delighted note of the increasing number - three in the last week - of former GOP members running for their old seats. "Not only did President Bush and Congressional Republicans create the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, but now a bunch of former Republican members are trying to return to power and pursue the same failed agenda," said Ryan Rudominer, spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which works to elect Democrats to Congress.
In all eight former GOP members have announced or are considering bids for their old seats. Announced: Richard Pombo (CA-19), Tim Walberg (MI-07), Steve Pearce (NM-02), Charlie Bass (NH-02) and Steve Chabot (Oh-01). Considering: Bill Sali (ID-AL), Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-08) and Mike Sodrel (IN-09).
Humor about Senate titles aside, Jennifer Horn represents the 21st century CD2 Republican far more than Charlie, who was swept in by the Gingrich wave.
If the BassMaster's DC buddies at the NRCC successfully prevent the NHGOPers from realizing that, it would be a shame and a sign of weakness of our state's ability to pick our own nominees, thank you very much.
