CA 11th district. Can Pombo be taken down?

[pscot]

It seems that conservation minded voters here in Washington have a stake in this race, since Pombo is single-handedly blocking legislation that would designate land for wilderness protection in Washigton. Who is Elaine Shaw? Does she have a chance of beating Pombo? Where can one send a contribution?

[Kadie]

1. Is Elaine Shaw running?

She was running in 2002, but this year here is the information I have found:

Gerald (Jerry) M. McNerney
Democrat, Challenger
Website: http://www.jerrymcnerney.org
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Pombo won last election with 60% of the vote, so it might be a tough race for the Dems to win.

[pscot]

3. Thanks for the update

I googled around and Shaw's name was all I came up with. From what I've read about Pombo sounds like a natural wonder; a perfect asshole. He does seem to be entrenched in the 11th, but you never know. Anyway, thanks for your help.

[robertarctor]

2. Pombo is a fucking thug

Then again, most of the 11th is in San Joaquin County, where they grow those common-sense fascists like star thistles.

[cally]

4. Many Bay Area activists are targetting this district

Bush carried the district with only something like 52 percent. Several environmental organizations and other county Dem organizations are sending volunteers. It's a long shot but we are trying. McNerney, the Dem challenger, is terrific!