Comments on: Garamendi ‘checking out’ CD10 race

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Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:25:40 +0000

[...] Garamendi ‘checking out’ CD10 race [...]

By: Rich W

Rich W — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:11:49 +0000

Lt. Gov. Garamendi is another dreamer, like Joan Buchanan. Like Buchanon, he trying to “draft” himself for this job, but he’s the only one supporting the draft. The entire Contra Costa political establishment has already lined up for Desaulnier, he’s got everybody; George Miller, Nancy Pelosi, Tom Torlakson, Darrell Stienberg, the list goes on an on. Additionally, Desaulnier has got the labor unions as well, and they are critical when you run for an office like Congressman. Additionally, Garamendi has very weak ties to this district, he doesn’t know any of the voters, or local leaders.

By: Elwood

Elwood — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:59:11 +0000

John Garamendi or Mickey Mouse would be better than Mark DeSaulnier, the chosen candidate of the Dem in group.

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:07:07 +0000

Get a job, John…

By: tkd

tkd — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:53:15 +0000

The statements “I will check it out” and “I am focused on my campaign for governor” are mutually exclusive. If Garamendi has any hopes of his campaign for governor being taken seriously, it’s a big mistake to acknowledge “checking out” another office. When a candidate breaks focus, his supporters will as well, and that’s time and momentum that will never come back. Considering dropping out can quickly become a self-fulfilling prophecy.