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California: Ca-45

Thu, 11/06/2008 - 18:04

Bornstein concedes to Bono Mack in CA-45

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

Democratic congressional candidate Julie Bornstein has conceded to U.S. Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs) in the 45th Congressional District.

Although there are upwards of 100,000 ballots left to be counted, Bornstein was trailing the eight-term incumbent by nearly 15 percent as of Thursday afternoon.

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 03:07

AP calls CA-45 for Mary Bono Mack; campaigns say no election day votes counted

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

The Associated Press has called the 45th Congressional District for Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs), despite the fact that no election day votes have been counted, according to Republican and Democrat campaigns in Riverside County.

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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 12:57

Bornstein camp counting on big turnout in Moreno Valley

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

Julie Bornstein, Democratic candidate for California's 45th Congressional District in Riverside County, needs a big turnout in Moreno Valley to defeat incumbent U.S. Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs), according to campaign manager Walter Ludwig.

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Sun, 11/02/2008 - 14:37

Democratic gains and strong candidates make for surprisingly competitive races in CA-45, CA-46 and CA-50

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

HUNTINGTON BEACH - The biggest surprise of this election might just come from Southern California, where many long-time incumbents are now facing their first serious challengers in years due to a combination of Democratic gains in voter registration, an unusually strong field of candidates and a nationally toxic environment for Republicans.

In particular, Democratic challengers in the 45th, 46th and 50th Congressional Districts have given U.S. Reps. Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs), Dana Rohrabacher (R-Huntington Beach) and Brian Bilbray (R-Carlsbad) a run for their money.

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Tue, 10/28/2008 - 19:41

Democrats close early voting gap in CA-45

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

Democrats have significantly narrowed the early voting gap in the 45th Congressional District, an encouraging sign for challenger Julie Bornstein in her battle to unseat Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs), according to Bornstein campaign manager Walter Ludwig.

In both 2004 and 2006, registered Republicans accounted for about 54 percent of early voters, compared with just 34 percent for Democrats. Mack, now a four-term incumbent, cruised to re-election both years by more than 20 points.

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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 15:44

Bornstein lands endorsement of California Teachers Association

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

Julie Bornstein, Democratic candidate for Congress in Riverside County, announced the endorsement of the California Teachers Association on Sunday.

The CTA represents over 340,000 educators and school personnel in California, with 8,100 residing in the state's 45th Congressional District. Bornstein was a member of the CTA when she served as a trustee and instructor at the College of the Desert.

The Bornstein campaign also announced two new co-chairs, former state Secretary of Corrections Robert Presley and former Riverside County Supervisor Kay Ceniceros.

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Thu, 10/16/2008 - 15:39

Bono Mack enters final stretch with big cash advantage over Bornstein

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs) began the month of October with a large cash advantage over Democratic challenger Julie Bornstein (D-Palm Desert).

Financial disclosures released Wednesday showed that Bono Mack had $462,548 cash on hand as of the first of the month, compared with Bornstein's $179,308.

Bono Mack also outpaced Bornstein in the 3rd quarter by more than $137,000. The four-term incumbent has been a prolific fundraiser all year, raising, so far, more than $1.5 million for her re-election campaign.

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Wed, 10/15/2008 - 20:49

Bono Mack launches attack ad as race for desert district heats up

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

Things are heating up in the California desert. U.S. Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs), a four-term incumbent representing the 45th Congressional District in Riverside County, has released her first negative television ad, attacking challenger Julie Bornstein (D-Palm Desert) for her connections to affordable housing programs.

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Tue, 10/14/2008 - 18:46

Bornstein ties Bono Mack to Bush with first ad as DCCC moves contest to "Emerging Races" list

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

Julie Bornstein (D-Palm Desert) has released her first campaign ad in her fight to unseat U.S. Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs). The new ad ties the four-term incumbent to President Bush.

The T.V. spot begins with a bobblehead caricature of Bono Mack getting a phone call from the White House.

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Fri, 10/10/2008 - 19:53

Bornstein hits stride as foreclosures take center stage

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

RANCHO MIRAGE - Julie Bornstein (D-Palm Desert) believes she has the first-hand knowledge of the origins of the country's financial crisis. Bornstein, the Democratic challenger in the 45th Congressional District, served as the director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development under Gov. Gray Davis, and recently led The Campaign for For Affordable Housing, a national nonprofit organization. In this Riverside County district, which is home to the second highest foreclosure rate in the country, Bornstein's hopes her background is particularly relevant.

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