Now the battle for the seat becomes more pronounced. I can’t believe that I’m already seeing signs for Garamendi and Hampton in Concord, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek. DeSaulnier is making the rounds to the City Councils updating them on the State budget and having booths at farmers markets making it all seem like normal biz, but come on its part of the strategy for the election. A Democrat will most likely win the job, but can we somehow not wind up with a party clone that just votes with the block. We need a real independent minded person, someone that will push back and not just buy into what is presented to them. Hopefully, we’ll get some real debates, and not some folksy talks or town hall meetings like those we see on Comcast Local Edition.