I've been hearing that Radanovich (R) is running uncontested in my district... but -- what ho! Today I found out that there is one Dem who has at least filed to run against him! I'm positively giddy with glee!
So far, TJ Cox is bulletproof. He is a chemical engineer, business owner, and union representative for various construction worker groups. He has also done extensive work with Habitat for Humanity, and he has already said that if he runs he would contribute $1 million of his own money! According to this
Fresno County Clerk .pdf page, his address is PO Box 16037, Fresno, CA 93755. Perhaps send him a note of encouragement? He has no website yet AFAIK.
Radanovich's war chest right now is a measly $250K. So naturally he's frantically sending out pre-emptive smear letters begging for donations. HAHA! Usually he just ignores his opponents... obviously Cox has him scared.
Here's why I refuse to cut and run from the party: If you are a registered Dem in Dist. CA-19, contact this group to add your signature to their collection efforts to get Cox on the ballot. If I weren't a Dem, I couldn't help get Cox in the race to oppose Radanovich (who, BTW, took dirty DeLay money and has not returned a penny).
Work that Dem registration! Oh yeah, baby!