Saturday, March 22, 2008

Challenger to Susan Davis?

As the CDP’s Pre-Primary Endorsement Process winds its way to conclusion in San Jose, it appears that a democratic challenger has emerged to take on Susan Davis. Mike Copass garnered enough delegate votes to pull Davis from the consent calendar.

This is the first time I have ever heard of a sitting Congressperson being pulled from consideration locally. It’s not a secret that Davis isn’t exactly loved in San Diego. But the fact that someone from out of nowhere was able to get enough support to do this is worthy of note.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Who is Mike Copass?

Anonymous said...

The only note worthy thing will be the shellacking Copass will get by Davis. The Dems aren't going to abandon her.

Anonymous said...

I agree - even labor had a catfight over her endorsement. Up until this year they were solidly against her. She has made great inroads in the liberal communities.

Anonymous said...

Does anyone know which delegates went against Davis?

Anonymous said...

I think Copass is setting himself up for 2010. Word has been around since 2004 that Davis only planned to serve until 2010. He seems to be doing what Mike Zucchet did by running to lose against the incumbent to have enough name recognition to win outright. The strategy is somewhat flawed because it appears Davis is enjoying her time in the House especially with the democrats in control. I would think she would probably just stay until 2010 or 2012 at the latest.

Anonymous said...

I just want to know if Susan has endorsed Mike Aguirre, that's the critical race. After all a vote for Scott Peters is a vote for Jan Goldsmith. I am appalled that the Democrats failed to stand with Mike and fight corruption at all levels!!!

Anonymous said...

No, a vote for Scott Peters is a vote for Scott Peters. Aguirre will make the runoff, but every poll shows he won't be able to beat a ham sandwich in November. The question is, would you rather have a moderate milquetoast Democrat like Peters, a demagogue like Goldsmith, or a do-nothing like Maienschein?

Anonymous said...

A vote for Mike Aguirre is a vote for Jan Goldsmith.

Anonymous said...

I was at the pre-endorsement caucus where Davis won handily – 26-3. My understanding is that the 12 people that wrote in to request that the endorsement go to caucus, were almost all Davis supporters, who objected simply to the way in which the party lists candidates. They were interested in ensuring that all voices are heard, and voters hear all voices

Anonymous said...

So again, is Susan supporting Mike? I'm voting against any Democrat that won't stand with Mike in his fight against corruption.

Anonymous said...

I met Mike Copass. He is a true progessive Democrat. He is a breath of fresh air. He and Cheryl Ede in the 50th have been endorsed by the San Diego PDA. You can check out their websites. www.cheryledeforcongress.org

Anonymous said...

Copass did not get enough votes to do anything. He alleged that the California Democratic Party (CDP) mailed his paper work to the wrong address and even more amazingly mailed it to the Republican running in the race. The delegates at the pre-primary endorsement meeting, wanting to make sure the endorsement process for Susan Davis was fair there was no appearance of impropriety. Susan Davis did win the pre-primary endorsement, and it was certified, Mr. Copas has appealed the results of Susan Davis' endorsement and that appeal will be heard at the CDP state convention.

Anonymous said...

What has Copass done for San Diego? Susan Davis has been working in the San Diego community for more than 30 years. Besides is this who we want as our next U.S. Representative?http://www.flickr.com/photos/24051808@N05/show/with/2306962162/

Anonymous said...

Ms Davis won the seat, as part of the business-friendly "New Democrat Coalition" in 2000. After redistricting, the lines were drawn to create a very safe Democratic district, which went 68% Dem last election.

You may wish to review Congresswoman Davis' key vote against the Dem majority, to give President Bush "fast-track" authority on NAFTA-type trade deals, in late 2001. The vote was 215-214.

Another vote you may wish to review is the May 2007 vote where Davis sided with GOP, with Duncan Hunter, with Brian Bilbray, to give Pres. Bush his desired $99.5 Billion dollar Iraq funding request, with no withdrawal terms attached.

That funding bill establishes a three-year procurement cycle for weapons contractors -- 2007,2008,2009,2010.

Two thirds of Americans are opposed to open-ended funding of this war.

Sometimes having a "safe" seat permits an incumbent the luxury of not having to pay attention to the voters in the district -- after all, the "Dems" won't abandon an incumbent, even if they vote AGAINST labor, and FOR the Republican endless-money-for-endless war requests.


Challenges to war-funding democratic incumbents goes far beyond the Rep Davis and her questionable voting record (YES on Patriot Act, eviscerating our 4th Amendment rights..)

- there are 86 war-funders.

google "Eighty-six the 86"

Blake D. Gordon said...

So, what's everyones opinion on a moderate winning a democrat primary for this district if Susan Davis does retire? What about a moderate republican? Typically it's the party loyals who show up for primaries, even more so during a non-presidental race.

I find myself being a moderate republican. I believe in a strong military but not a big fan of using them and I would like the troops home from Iraq soon. I believe in smaller government and would like to try and control this spending. I tend to be very liberal on social issues.

I have worked on campaigns in the past for the republican party. I always planned to run for congress in this district and with Davis possibly retiring in 2010 (we'll see, I don't know if she will) that would be a great chance for me to run.

Problem is, if the loyal base shows up for those primaries and I KNOW there will be a lot more conservative people against me for that nomination, what are the odds a moderate can win a primary??

Blake D. Gordon said...

So, what's everyones opinion on a moderate winning a democrat primary for this district if Susan Davis does retire? What about a moderate republican? Typically it's the party loyals who show up for primaries, even more so during a non-presidental race.

I find myself being a moderate republican. I believe in a strong military but not a big fan of using them and I would like the troops home from Iraq soon. I believe in smaller government and would like to try and control this spending. I tend to be very liberal on social issues.

I have worked on campaigns in the past for the republican party. I always planned to run for congress in this district and with Davis possibly retiring in 2010 (we'll see, I don't know if she will) that would be a great chance for me to run.

Problem is, if the loyal base shows up for those primaries and I KNOW there will be a lot more conservative people against me for that nomination, what are the odds a moderate can win a primary??

Anonymous said...

Ryan "Gene Williams" Trabuco: is that you?