The Hill: Jones expected to challenge Sen. Boxer

[goobergunch]

Jones expected to challenge Sen. Boxer

By Peter Savodnik

Former California Secretary of State Bill Jones says he is leaning strongly toward challenging Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer next year.

In an interview with The Hill, Jones, until recently the highest-ranking Republican officeholder in California, said he's waiting to see if Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes governor next month.

"It's not an absolutely necessary component, but it will no doubt play a major role in my decision-making," said Jones, who stepped down as secretary of state in January. "I'm not going to cast my lot on someone else's election. I'm just saying that from my own personal experience, it dramatically improves the chances of my winning."

Schwarzenegger, the GOP frontrunner in the recall race, is one of 133 candidates running to replace Democratic Gov. Gray Davis on Oct. 7. Jones is backing the movie star.

more...http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=187-09092003

:puke:

[JNelson6563]

1. haha I thought they meant Paula

Jones. :-)

Julie