Campbell Switching to California Senate Race

[ccharles000]

Former Rep. Tom Campbell (R-Calif.) confirmed Thursday that he is switching from the California governor's to Senate race, shaking up the GOP primaries for both contests.

In a statement, Campbell said his decision was driven by the growing "need for fiscal restraint in Washington, as well as the fact that he was facing "two billionaires" -- former eBay CEO Meg Whitman and state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner -- in the Republican primary for governor.

"Our country is at a very perilous point in economic terms, and in terms of the size and intrusiveness of government. I believe I can help to restore our nation's economic health, and spirit of independence," Campbell concluded.

Campbell's announcement, which has been rumored for weeks, has already triggered a round of speculation over which existing GOP Senate candidate his move hurts more, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina or state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/01/campbell-switching-to-californ.html

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Since when do Republicans know anything

about economic health?

:eyes:

[Bitwit1234]

2. Fiscal restraint,,,fiscal restraint

It is because the previous republican administration didn't have one iota of fiscal restraint that we are in the mess we are in today. And every time a republican says that it is a shame someone can't wash their mouth out with soap.