AD 8 - The Choice for Woodland > Rexroad.com

Much is being written and discussed about several potential candidates in Assembly District 8. This is the seat currently held by Assemblywoman Lois Wolk. She is not able to run for the Assembly again due to term limits.

Here is the issue --

The support of Matt Rexroad in a Democrat primary in the area would be the equivalent of President Bush endorsing Senator Leiberman. It would be the kiss of death.
This seat will not be held by a Republican. The choice is among several candidates for the Democrat primary.
It would be best to have someone from Yolo County or at least someone that can be an effective advocate for Woodland.
The candidate that wins this seat is going to be a liberal on social issues. They will be pro-choice, likely in favor of same sex marriage, and probably in favor of some social programs that I would prefer to eliminate.

That being said, I would suggest this filter to my Democrat friends in choosing your nominee that will eventually represent my family and our community in the State Assembly. The filter would be --- Who do you want on the other end of the phone when ---

Woodland needs help with flood protection?
Something is needed at Woodland Commuity College?
Woodland needs someone with a coalition of support that extends all over the state?
Woodland needs someone that can speak on behalf of our community to other legislative leaders?
Committee assignments are being considered and the chair of the Budget, Education, Local Government, or Appropriations Committee is open?
There is a gap in transportation funding and someone needs to think on their feet to craft a policy solution to close it?
A group of buiness leaders are coming to the area to discuss locating a major employer in the area?

To me the choice is just so crystal clear. Let's hope the Democrats in the 8th Assembly District see it that way....for the benefit of everyone in Woodland.

Comments

By duane750 @ Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:40 AM

"The support of Matt Rexroad in a Democrat primary in the area would be the equivalent of President Bush endorsing Senator Leiberman. It would be the kiss of death."
Now Thats Funny Matt!! True, but funny. I am really impressed at the candidate pool.

By Anonymous @ Tuesday, January 30, 2007 8:28 PM

From reading the newspaper today it looks like it's a 'done deal' as to who will be the Democratic candidate in two years. Gosh...Since that's the way they elect representatives in the Democratic Party...Why even have the election? Lets just save the tax payers some money and 'Anoint' our Assembly Representatives. But there is always hope…There is always the GOP!! Ya know... I actually would like to see Frank Jr. run for this position. If it has to be a Democrat...let it be Frank!. (As Always, in my humble opinion) Charlie-san

By gram @ Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:05 PM

I personally don't care to which party the elected Assembly Person,belongs. I care that the person will represent our area to the best of his/her ability.

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