Democrats in California's 52nd CD - Dream the Impossible Dream

Congressman Duncan Hunter owns the California congressional district I in live in pretty much the same way King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz owns Saudi Arabia. He is the absolute monarch of his congressional fiefdom. Most election cycles even I don't care which sacrificial lamb is running against him. This year is different. There is ever so faint a chance of an upset.

Hunter is tied to Duke Cunningham. Hunter was Cunningham's mentor in Congress and even now considers him a friend. There is a chance that Duncan's dirty little hands were playing in the same muck. This time, I want to be sure we field a lion of a candidate.

There are five names on the Democratic primary ballot but, in my opinion, only two have the chops to compete.
Karen Marie Otter
Karen is a veteran, businesswoman, and mother. She was born and raised in the district and has strong family ties to San Diego's East County. She appears to have set up a good, professional campaign on a shoestring budget.
John Rinaldi
Also a veteran, a Marine, John was born back east but fell in love with San Diego while serving in the military. He has been a policeman, minister, and businessman. He has also put together a professional campaign with little money.

Karen is my personal favorite, but either candidate has the ability to run a strong general election campaign. Should the stars align properly, I believe both Karen and John have the ability to pull off an upset.

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~ Harriet Tubman

The other candidates are Derek Casady, Connie Frankowiak, and Peter Moore-Kochlacs.

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