Here is the solid mail piece sent this week by the SD County Democratic Party, a “member communication” effort to aid Bob Filner’s campaign with rank-and-file Democratic voters. It hits most of the familiar themes which should appeal to the voters affected. One word of advice to my conservative and libertarian friends who underestimate candidate Bob Filner … Don’t. His own party has taken the field, and the forces of organized labor are almost certain to follow. If they can motivate the base to turn out, there are enough votes to propel him to a runoff.
…..Filner has been an Underdog Before
In 1987 he was a recently-defeated council candidate, rated behind rivals Mike Aguirre and Neal Good. Filner eliminated Good in the primary, then Aguirre in the November runoff.
In 1992 state Senator Wadie Deddeh was the strong favorite to win a new and “open” South Bay seat in Congress. Former Congressman Jim Bates was seen as his main competition. Filner defeated both of them in June 1992, and is still in Congress 20 years later. He withstood strong primary challenges from Juan Vargas in 1996 and 2006.
…..Fortune and Food Fight Favor Filner
The current Republican vs. Republican Food Fight is an ideal situation for Filner. He must be amazed at his own good luck.
People who underestimate Filner may someday have to Join the Club with Mike Aguirre, Wadie Deddeh, Jim Bates and Juan Vargas.
Wake up, San Diego Conservatives and Libertarians, while you still can.
