I wrote last week about the one AD80 Democrat dropping out and the other two Democrats splitting local lefty endorsements.  I think that the division in the local party is having the same effect, on a much smaller scale of course, as the Barry vs. Hillary battle is having nationally.

This week, I wanted to share the California GOP Chairman's upbeat view on the race and Republican nominee Gary Jeandron:

Thursday, April 03, 2008 10:21 AM
Subject: Chairman's Report
Assembly Campaign Watch: Gary Jeandron in AD 80
In this targeted district, the former Palm Springs Police Chief is proving to be a great candidate to succeed Assemblymember Bonnie Garcia.
    
Assembly Campaign Watch: Gary Jeandron in Riverside/Imperial

The 80th Assembly District is a plurality Democrat district that our team has held with Republicans Bonnie Garcia, and Dave Kelley before her. This year, former Palm Springs Police Chief Gary Jeandron will carry the party's banner in this key district that encompasses eastern Riverside County and all of Imperial County.

Gary is one sharp candidate - bright, articulate, quick on his feet, and committed to doing the hard work necessary to fight and win in a tough district. Incumbent Assemblymember Bonnie Garcia, and Senator Jim Battin, who represents the corresponding Senate district, have shown the way with serious investments of time, attention to each voter and group in the district, and lots of time on the road in this sprawling region. Gary shows the very same qualities and we're looking forward to working with him, and the Republican committees in Riverside and Imperial Counties, for victory.

Visit Gary's website to get involved in the campaign.
    
POSTED BY RON NEHRING AT 12:50 PM