Posted on 11/09/2012 10:05:05 PM PST by Steelfish
Mary Bono Mack Concedes House Race To Raul Ruiz
By Phil Willon
November 9, 2012, Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs) on Friday conceded defeat in her Coachella Valley congressional race against Democratic emergency room doctor Raul Ruiz.
"Today, I called Dr. Ruiz and congratulated him on his impressive victory. Dr. Ruiz will do a fine job if he is guided as well by the people of the congressional district as I was. Please give him the opportunity to succeed," Bono Mack said in a statement.
Ruiz said he thanked Bono Mack for her dedicated public service when the two spoke Friday, and he assured voters that he would strive to represent everyone in the district, no matter their party affiliation.
"I believe that this election sends a message that it's time to put an end to partisan gridlock," Ruiz said. "I'm excited to go to Washington and represent the entire district — including supporters of Congresswoman Bono Mack. The issues that we have to work on are clear: the high cost of healthcare, bringing jobs to the Coachella Valley, and investing in education and renewable energy."
Bono Mack fought the toughest battle of her 14-year political career, which began when she was elected to replace her husband, singer Sonny Bono, after his death in a skiing accident.
California's revised political districts, combined with a decline in GOP voter registration, turned the contest into a high-stakes tossup. The split between Republicans and Democrats in the district — which includes Palm Springs, Indio and Blythe — is less than 1 percentage point.
During the campaign, Bono Mack accused Ruiz of being a "radical" for taking part in a Native American protest of Thanksgiving when he was a Harvard medical student in the late 1990s.
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Her loss was inevitable she’s like Lugar part time in CA part time FL. After marrying Mack she should have surremdered her seat
Yep, she is married to Connie Mack IV. This isn’t his real name either. Its Cornelius McGillicuddy. No wonder he goes by Connie Mack. His last name is hilarious because I think of Lucille Ball’s maiden name in “I Love Lucy.” It was ..........McGillicuddy.
Yeah, how is that working out for you, Mary?
Agree. I will never forget the video of the Waco hearings and Sonny with tears running down his cheeks as the witnesses told of the kids burning up.
It’s just the land of stupid out there. They voted in a super majority of Democrats to the state legislature and they also voted for Prop 30, the massive tax plan supported by Governor Moonbeam. They’re going to get what they deserve. Hard to feel sorry for them.
It’s just the land of stupid out there. They voted in a super majority of Democrats to the state legislature and they also voted for Prop 30, the massive tax plan supported by Governor Moonbeam. They’re going to get what they deserve. Hard to feel sorry for them.
Cornelius Harvey McGillicuddy IV is the great grandson of Cornelius Harvey McGillicuddy Sr.who managed the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1950.
I know exactly what you mean. I miss the guy, too. I remember when a reporter asked him about his thoughts on illegal immigration, and Sonny just quipped, "It's illegal!"
The gay element in PS I am sure was a major factor.
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