Marcy Winograd looks to be exploring running against Harman now!!!

[cascadiance]

Yes!!!

I posited the question earlier whether she should and sent her an email to that effect. Looks like she's following through on getting ready to take over Jane Harman's seat. I think it's smart that she does it now too. Never know if Harman will have to step down and a special election will happen soon too!

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/tangled-in-wiretap-opposed-by-left-harman-could-face-tough-primary-2009-04-27.html

Tangled in wiretap, opposed by left, Harman could face tough primary
By Aaron Blake
Posted: 04/27/09 07:27 PM

Anti-war forces and liberal bloggers have despised Rep. Jane Harman (D-Calif.) for years, and now they smell blood in the water.

Harman has taken plenty of heat from her left flank over the years for supporting the Iraq war and President Bush’s warrantless wiretapping program. And now that she’s in some political trouble for allegedly offering favors on a federal wiretap, her detractors might just have the ammo they need.

Already, 2006 primary opponent Marcy Winograd has opened an exploratory committee and others are also making their interest known. Plus, bloggers are talking about recruiting one of the their own to challenge Harman.

Experts say the congresswoman looks OK right now, but the situation remains fluid.

“The issue is: Is there a second shoe that’s going to drop here?” said California Democratic consultant Jim Ross. “She can weather what’s out there now, but if this becomes a sustained scandal, then it’s going to be a big problem for her.”

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[BlooInBloo]

1. Gawd bless the primary challenge. As long as the electorate doesn't pull a fuckwit Connecticut.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. How interesting...

I've met the lady, and she's one sharp cookie.

I'd vote for her in a heartbeat.

And in fact, I did vote for her when she last ran against Harmon.

Thanks for the update.