As a Zonie, I’ll say this. MANY of the local govts are total old boys clubs. That’s one issue. Another is the influx of moderates fleeing Cali. Then there’s illegals either voting or having the sympathy of their neighbors who don’t want their good friends and drinking buddy’s deported. And trust me, there are a LOT of people like that here.
Lastly all you need to do is search the old threads to see how JD was savaged. By Conservatives. Sure he had his issues. His TV commercials did him few favors. But the mentality displayed on those threads contributed to Johnny’s last win.
Unfortunately you will likely see it all repeated if McCain does in fact run again.
I too remember J.D. being savaged here on FR. The Dems have electing their boy Johnny down to a science, and they darn near got that drek Carmona elected because Jeff Flake is a worthless Rino bum.
I remember it well. I also remember how many here defended his endorsement by one very popular ex-governor from Alaska. Anyone who even questioned that was savaged also.
This embarrassment to veterans could have and should have been turned out to pasture long ago. Conservatives helped keep in where he is.
What I remember was his energy he used AGAINST his conservative opponent and his roll over for socialism/obama. It was such a stark contrast - and he had no problem with it. He didn't care - he did what he did to save 'his seat'. He knew the WH wasn't for him - his money to run came from Soros. Juan is the liberals favorite useable 'pet'.