tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693256921060044086.post2534067511322978697..comments2024-03-28T13:11:43.470-07:00Comments on Elk Grove News.net: Elk Grove News Minute - Rep. Ami Bera's 2020 Conundrum Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693256921060044086.post-72190940337052329172019-06-08T08:15:39.237-07:002019-06-08T08:15:39.237-07:00While I agree that our district is still swing, or...While I agree that our district is still swing, or more accurately moderate, the Republicans still has a steep hill to climb. Aside from having to recruit a candidate with name recognition, they would have to find a more moderate Republican who would not walk in lockstep with Mr. Trump. <br /><br />If this GOP candidate did not walk hand-in-hand with the President, the <i>Trump</i> Republican base will probably not go to the polls, much less draw the ire of Mr. Trump and party regulars. This moderate Republican could steal some votes from Dr. Bera, but probably not enough to sway the election for Republicans. Capt. Benjamin Willardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576005609061886203noreply@blogger.com