Rep. Sanchez ponders move out of House

[question everything]

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Rep. Sanchez ponders move out of House

With a bid for governor in 2010 in mind, the Democratic congresswoman needs heavy fundraising, statewide recognition.

By DENA BUNIS
The Orange County Register

WASHINGTON – Rep. Loretta Sanchez says she may run for governor – in 2010.

The Democratic political diva of Orange County has created "People for Loretta 2010," a political committee that allows her to raise money for a governor's race. "I think I need to go home and fix my state," the Santa Ana Democrat said in an interview on Friday. "I'm just keeping my options open. People know I love California. I come home every weekend." Despite taking this step, Sanchez isn't saying she's definitely going to run.

(snip)

Demographics: Sanchez would be running in a state where women are 58 percent of the electorate. She is also a Latina. Hispanics comprise the fastest-growing voter bloc.

Name recognition: It's difficult for any one of California's 53 House members to break out, though Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., did in 1992. It's unclear how well-known Sanchez is outside of Orange County.

(snip)

Political baggage: Party activists still remember the flap over Sanchez wanting to hold a fundraiser at the Playboy Mansion during the 2000 Democratic convention in Los Angeles. And some were unhappy that she toyed with getting in the governor's race during the recall.

(snip)

Legislative record: Sanchez has never gotten a significant bill passed, something not unusual for someone who has been in the minority party during their entire House tenure.


(snip)

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_779114.php

[mitchtv]

1. Not my favorite Dem,

that being said, We could do worse. Female Latina? it has it's appeal.

[Cleita]

4. I'd say she's many notches above the pretender to the governorship

Arnold. We really need someone of sharp intellect and integrity to run the fifth largest economy in the world and the diversity that is California. I have no problem with her integrity, but wonder if she's capable intellectually of the task. I have heard from people who know her that she is an intellectual light weight.

[Howardx]

2. she is my rep apparently

though i had to look it up to find out, never out in the community, doesnt send out any mailers or anything. i know nothing about her other than she is a dem.

[Freddie Stubbs]

3. She sent Bob Dornan into retirement

[Cleita]

5. Yeah, before Bob Dorman got elected in Orange County, he

ran a couple of times in my district in West Los Angeles where I was living at the time. He lost badly each time.

[xxqqqzme]

6. she is no progressive - registered rethug

B4 she decided 2 challenge B-1 bob - Now her sister Linda, she is a great progressive voice. If Angelides prevails next year, Loretta will not be running for gov in '10.

[davidinalameda]

10. Phil will win next year

we have to get Ahnuld out

I see Sanchez going to the Senate

she can't be any worse than DiFi

[KingFlorez]

7. I like Loretta

I think she's pretty good in the House, just the kind of voice we need up there. She has a lot of potential.

[election_2004]

8. She should wait until Feinstein retires....

...which I imagine will be in 2012.

Sanchez should run for the open U.S. Senate seat, when Feinstein's vacancy needs to be filled.

[Albert Einstein]

9. She is DLC and backed by Raytheon

Not a good combination.

[Carla in Ca]

11. I appreciate the 'D' behind her name, but...

...she has done nothing to help continue to get the conservative stranglehold off this county. She did absolutely nothing to promote, advertise or take part in the Kerry/Edwards rally last year. NOTHING. Bill Clinton campaigned here for her in 1994 and she has not returned the favor.
She has never sent anyone from her staff to participate in any events, vigils or protests.
She can do whatever she wants, but it will be without any help from me.