The newspaper's editorial board highlighted Benoit's accomplishments in the State Assembly as reason to continue "building rapport across the aisle" in the State Senate:

"Early in his legislative career, he helped cut $8 billion in taxes from the state budget.  The cut reduced the budget impact to cities from $800 million to $137 million.  That type of leadership will be needed as the state continues to eye local coffers for ways to balance statewide deficits.  Thus far, Benoit has co-authored legislation to increase the homeowners' property tax exemption for senior citizens, worked to add judges, require day-care centers to disclose past safety violations, and he pushed for state legislation to force the federal government to reimburse California for money spent incarcerating undocumented criminals."

"It truly means a tremendous amount to have this respected publication weigh in on this race and endorse my candidacy," commented Assemblyman Benoit.  "I look forward to continuing a strong record of accomplishment by serving Riverside County's growing population in the State Senate."

To read Sunday's editorial in its entirety, follow the link here.