Posted on 06/04/2005 12:07:06 PM PDT by ambrose
June 3, 2005
THE NATION
Candidates to Fill Cox's Post Emerge
GOP contenders include state Sen. Dick Ackerman and ex-Assemblywoman Marilyn Brewer.
By Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
Republican candidates continued to emerge Thursday for the Orange County congressional seat held by Rep. Christopher Cox, nominated by President Bush to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission.
If the Senate confirms Cox (R-Newport Beach), a special election is likely later this year, perhaps consolidated with a possible statewide election in November, or early next year. The field is expected to draw several Republican candidates to the coastal district, where GOP voters outnumber Democrats 2 to 1.
Those in the race are state Senate Republican leader Dick Ackerman of Irvine and former Assemblywoman Marilyn C. Brewer of Newport Beach.
Among others considering a bid were former Rep. James Rogan (R-Glendale), who led the House prosecution in President Clinton's impeachment trial in 2000, and North Tustin millionaire businessman Mark Chapin Johnson.
Rogan, who has moved to Yorba Linda in Orange County but not in Cox's district, could not be reached Thursday, while Johnson said a campaign was "highly unlikely, but I'm looking at it." There is no residency requirement to run for Congress.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
I always liked James Rogan, but if he moves into Cox's district will he be viewed a carpetbagger?
Rogan would be great.
Rumor on the street is that Rogan declined, Ackerman's the guy.
Someone forgot to tell the Times, I guess.
I was hoping Judge Rogan would be appointed to a major circuit court. Oh well ...
Carpetbagging to Orange County has never been much of a liability, since there are so many recent transplants living there.
Tell me about Ackerman.
It'd be GREAT to have him back--one of my favorite impeachers! (Next to Lindsay, however, that now seems faint praise.)
Either way would be great. But come to think of it, he'd be perfect for the courts.
Thanks. Good link.
B-1 Bob Dornan for Congress!
I miss his special order speeches on the House floor.
Right. I think you've already assured me that Cox's seat will remain GOP.
Rogan BUMP
Rogan or Dornan. I like both men.
In fact, I liked the Democrat guy from Ohio who was convicted, Traficant. Congress needs people like him, and I hope he runs again when he is released.
Beem me up, Scotty!
I don't think so .. doesn't Cox have a rather conservative district in Newport ..??
I agree! I hope this helps to propel him into national politics.
Nothing better than smarts and looks together.
"I don't think so .. doesn't Cox have a rather conservative district in Newport ..??"
I would say it is overhwelmingly Republican. More towards the tax-cutting, business friendly side.
But not nearly so culturally conservative, as would need to be to satisfy some of the Biblical types.
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