HEADS UP CALIFORNIA DUers: Wanna kick some Issa ass?

[WilliamPitt]

For those not in the know, Darrell Issa in the 49th District in CA (roundabout San Diego) is the main guy behind the recall push for Davis. Say what you want about Davis, but Issa is an absolute, unrepentant piece of shit - convicted felon, wants to be Governor by getting 20% of the recall vote, doesn't give a damn about his constituents.

The guy who brought me out to San Diego has declared in the race against him. We went to see Kucinich speak last night, and Mike was introduced. The crowd went INSANE when they heard he was running against Issa.

Mike can win. Issa has alienated his mostly-GOP constituency, and Mike is planning to run right through the gap. While Darrell is eyeing Sacramento, Mike is going to crawl right up his back and take a House seat for us.

Wanna help?

http://www.byronforcongress.org/

My contact information for him is buried in my suitcase (I just got back), and I will post it tomorrow. Meantime, bookmark that website wherever you are. Kick him some cash, and if you are local, volunteer. We can snap Issa's back like a lobster.

[ButterflyBlood]

1. it'd be great to watch Issa blow all his money on the governor's race

and then lose his House seat in 2004. Unfortunately his district is pretty Republican to the core. Isn't he in Orange County?

[redeye]

2. No, he's in San Diego...

...which is not as Republican as Orange or as eastern California but still as a county voted for Bush over Gore in 2000.

[WilliamPitt]

3. Definitely GOP land

It's one of those jury-rigged districts. But Issa has blown it with those folks, and a smart campaign can win. Doesn't matter, really. You fight the fights that need fighting. This one needs fighting, regarless of any 'inevitable' outcome.

[jiacinto]

22. Solid GOP land

Only if Hell froze over could a Democrat win there.

[WilliamPitt]

4. Wow

GD's moving fast at 1am. We is big now.

:)

[Trad Bass]

5. If Issa wins the governorship who gives a damn if a Dem takes his seat

CA will still be screwed even worse by Issa.

[ButterflyBlood]

6. He ain't going to win

Way too much baggage with the car theft and all. He basically screwed himself out of $2 million. But it would be nice to then see him get his ass thrown out next election.

[Trad Bass]

7. Well I agree. That McClintock guy has the fundies energized from what I've

heard. I don't live in CA but I an following the illegal recall closely.

Trad

[ButterflyBlood]

10. there are fundies in CA?

I thought that even the Republican areas were just full of rich white bigots.

[WilliamPitt]

9. Um

The House of Representatives in Washington DC is an incredibly important body, and worthy of the effort needed to rescue it from the GOP.

[Kanola]

8. I am a registered Dem who wants to see Issa shot down

not literally of course just politically. I will do what I can. I am from Central California.

[Le Taz Hot]

13. Hey, neighbor!

I'm in Fresno! :hi:

[jiacinto]

11. I hate to break it to you

The seat that Issa represents gave 58% of the vote to Bush in 2000 and only 38.8% of the vote to Gore, with 2.7% going to Nader.

Republicans have 135,769 voters to the Democrats' 85,746 voters in the seat. That's roughly a 50,000 vote deficit to make up.

No Democrat is going to win this seat. Even if the candidate you mention were to win the seat, which would be a miracle, he would probably lose it the next cycle.

Issa is not going to lose this seat no matter to a Democrat. Maybe if a primary challenge emerges he might lose there. But any chance to get rid of him will be in the GOP primary.

The General Election will just be a formality. The Democratic Party of CA is better off spending money in more compelling races.

[WilliamPitt]

12. Anyone interested in proving J wrong?

:)

[jiacinto]

16. There are more compelling opportunities

But, Will, if you all can raise enough money, poll well, and run a credible campaign, then who knows?

On the face of it, however, this seat looks hopelessly Republican.

[hang a left]

20. The reason he won 59%

is because district 49 is composed of mostly Camp Pendleton.

I don't think that these boys and their families are real happy right now.

edited to add last sentence

[jiacinto]

21. They won't vote Democratic

Hell, if you all can make a competetive campaign, raise good money, doorknock a lot, and poll well, then be my guest. Good luck.

Lord knows you'll need it in this seat.

[Terwilliger]

14. Why doesn't Carlos know how Eagle County, Colorado votes?

You get a C!

[Melinda]

18. Ummm, please get a photo editor!

Your pic -and others like it- locks up those using dial-up connections because of its size, thus preventing full participation in threads. Here's a great free editor, please consider using it or one like it:

http://www.irfanview.com/

[CBHagman]

15. Hey, don't leave the other 49 states and D.C. out

Believe me, it would give me tremendous pleasure to give Car Alarm Boy his walking papers.

[jiacinto]

17. Good luck

Lord knows you'll need it.

[goforit]

19. Tell me is he a Tom DeLay wanna be???.....Recall Issa!!!

Fight fire with fire!!!

Recall the recall!!!!!

[Clete]

23. As much as I would like to help,

limited resources have forced me to kick in the political butt my own Rep., Bill Thomas of Bakersfield and now part of the central coast. Any DU'ers with aspirations for the House of Representatives in Congress interested? We really need a motivated and electable candidate for this district.

There are lots of freepers, but also lots of liberals and a wide swing vote of senior citizens, who are watching Bill Thomas try to whittle away their health care and social security by subterfuge and double dealing. Also, our former Rep. Lois Capps, district of Santa Barbara is more than willing to help out anyone who is interested.