Van Tran for Congress

LA Times: California’s Few Congressional Battlegrounds Heating Up

By Jean Merl, Los Angeles Times
August 22, 2010

The battlegrounds in the fight to control the House of Representatives have become clearer as both major parties have made most key decisions about where to put their money and other efforts leading up to the Nov. 2 elections.

In California — where incumbent-friendly districts wipe out most prospects for real contests in general elections — the lists so far are short. But the contests promise to make up in intensity what they lack in numbers.

In addition to McNerney, a Pleasanton resident who ousted GOP Rep. Richard W. Pombo four years ago, congressional Republicans have decided to go after Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Garden Grove), who first won the then-Republican seat in 1996…

…Republicans believe they have a shot at finally unseating Sanchez with termed-out Assemblyman Van Tran of Garden Grove.

…Washington-based political handicapper Charles Cook recently changed his assessment from “likely Democratic” to “lean Democratic,” heartening Republicans. Additionally, they believe the presence of independent Cecilia Iglesias in the race adds unpredictability…

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