( Matt Ortega )

Spokesman for Brad Goehring’s campaign for Congress, Carl Fogliani, confused the TARP bailout with the economic stimulus. It is a scary proposition that a candidate for a Congressional seat that voted on both pieces of legislation cannot distinguish the two from each other. Any candidate for office should very well know the difference. Goehring and his team apparently don’t seem to think so, or simply don’t care

Congressional candidate David Harmer rails against the TARP bailout and the stimulus package but new developments regarding his involvement with a golden parachute from Washington Mutual/JP Morgan Chase and the bailout may sink his bid for the GOP nomination

Brad Goehring, a grapegrower from Lodi that is running for Congress in the 11th Congressional District, wrote on his campaign’s Facebook page that he would issue hunting permits to “thin the herd” of liberals

Carly Fiorina defended and promised more of the wildly popular (and widely-mocked) “demon sheep” web video. Meg Whitman disavowed a supporter that proclaimed he was a “proud racist” and receives flack from the base for it. Steve Poizner backed a voter initiative that led to $40 billion in more taxes. Gavin Newsom leads Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor, and more

Jeff Takada, one of a handful of Republican hopefuls vying to challenge Jerry McNerney in November, agreed to answer a series of questions on the issues.

His campaign agreed to respond to some questions just after the holiday season and were delivered to his campaign shortly before the first Republican candidate forum in Manteca last week

NRCC staffer Rebecca Mark was kind enough to reach out regarding the characterization of David Harmer as the “establishment candidate” in the race

Tom Campbell’s campaign planned large events for Thursday and Friday. Jerry McNerney spoke to reporters about a December trip to Afghanistan. Robert Beadles filed a lawsuit regarding his arrest over allegedly stolen property. Elizabeth Emken was profiled in a local paper, and more

Last night’s 11th Congressional District candidate forum proved rather uneventful — there was few differences on the issues, and while disagreement was sparse, it did pick up a bit towards the end with one candidate accusing another of dirty tactics

Jerry McNerney, a second-term congressman from Pleasanton, managed to bring millions to California’s 11th Congressional District for important projects like highway funds, public transportation, and mentoring programs — all of which mean jobs for constituents

Danville Express reports that the Republican candidates vying for the nomination to challenge Jerry McNerney in November will once again assemble for a luncheon on January 26 at the Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville and presented by the San Ramon Valley Republican Women Federated. Tickets are $