Calif. moderate GOP state senator Emmerson resigns unexpectedly
Source: Sacramento Bee
State Sen. Bill Emmerson announced late Friday that he was resigning his seat effective Dec. 1.
In the abrupt announcement posted on his website, the Redlands Republican called his nine years in the Legislature "some of the most fulfilling years of my life."
... Viewed as a moderate voice in the caucus, Emmerson was part of the group of five Republicans courted by Gov. Jerry Brown when the governor sought the Legislature's help to raise taxes. The career orthodontist spent several years working in the Legislature during the Reagan era before attending graduate school.
... Among the potential candidates to replace Emmerson in the Republican-heavy district are Assemblymen Mike Morrell, R-Rancho Cucamonga, and Tim Donnelly, R-Twin Peaks. Donnelly, a conservative firebrand, this week kicked off his nascent challenge of Brown.
Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/11/sen-bill-emmerson-says-hes-calling-it-quits-come-dec-1.html
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