April 27, 2006
There Might Be A Roach In That CD....
Businessman Eric Roach (R) is setting the stage for a rematch in CA 50 against ex-Rep. Brian Bilbray (R), who narrowly defeated him in a crowded special election two weeks ago.
Roach met 4/26 with conservatives Grover Norquist and Paul Weyrich, wooing their support. Joining Roach's entourage was Howard Kaloogian, who finished third among GOPers in the special.
His decision will reverberate heavily in CA 50, where there will be two ballots on 6/6 -- one pitting Dem Francine Busby against Bilbray; another for the full-term GOP nomination in 11/06.
Roach, a total unknown three months ago, has already spent over $2M on the race. He's aired radio ads and sent direct mail -- even after losing the special election. Movement conservatives still harbor discontent towards Bilbray for his moderate voting record in the House. If Roach runs, will the NRCC spend money to bolster Bilbray on an intraparty skirmish they thought was over? Will the DCCC, which slowed its financial support to Busby, now spend to exploit the GOP's internal divisions? And will the conservative interest groups (Club for Growth, NRA) that stayed on the sidelines in the special take sides? [JOSH KRAUSHAAR]
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