State Senator Bob Dutton left. Congressman Gary Miller right.
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Posted: 09/24/2012 09:17:02 PM PDT
Updated: 09/24/2012 10:41:24 PM PDT
RANCHO CUCAMONGA – Two longtime Republican lawmakers competing for a hotly contested congressional seat will face off at a forum on Wednesday in this city.
State Sen. Bob Dutton, R-Rancho Cucamonga, and Rep. Gary Miller, R-Brea, are vying to represent the new 31st District Congressional District, which covers Rancho Cucamonga, a part of Upland, Redlands, Colton and surrounding areas.
Miller said he looks forward to listening to voters in the 31st District and sharing his views on how to get the Inland Empire economy moving again.
“The Inland Empire is still recovering from the largest national downturn since the Great Depression, and with California unemployment still hovering above 10 percent, we need effective leadership and a serious plan to bring back lost jobs,” Miller said in a statement.
The lawmaker recently moved to a home in Rancho Cucamonga.
“My No. 1 priority in Congress will be to use my seniority and experience, as I have in the past, to turn our economy in a positive direction so as to create new jobs and keep food on the tables of hard-working families throughout our region,” Miller said.
While Miller touts his seniority in Congress, Dutton has painted his opponent as both a Washington insider and a local outsider.
“The real difference is he’s an out-of-towner,” Dutton said.
“He’s from Diamond Bar and represents Orange County, and, for the past 10 years, he’s tried to claim he’s been involved in San Bernardino. Just here in the last couple of months, he never knew anything about the Ontario airport, and now he wants to get involved. I’ve been working on that for the last two years in the Legislature, trying to bring that to the table. The fact is, I’ve lived in the district. What people are going to decide is do they want somebody moving in from the outside.”
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being “local” does not translate into being a good politician. Look at Jerry Lewis, James Ramos, Pete Aguilar…. all loco yet Redlands and Highland
has soured over the years. Dutton “crossing the aisle” means NO INTEGRITY and willingness to give up and NO BACKBONE. Dutton’s siding with Ramos is solely for Ramos’ money. If Dutton touts being local, why is he not around regular people? The Redlands Country Club is NOT for regular people!
With two Republicans running for one position, the decision can be difficult.
While I have nothing personal against Bob Dutton, I also question why he endorsed a Democrat, James Ramos. (I also question why Ramos tries to make people think he’s a Republican when he’s not, but that’s for another time). I don’t want a representative who compromises with (i.e. gives in to) Democrats. We have enough of that already.
Gary Miller is in a better position to represent the 31st District especially if Romney/Ryan wins. Gary Miller is endorsed by Paul Ryan and already has seniority on Congressional Committees. If we lose Gary Miller, we lose any influence he has in Congress to benefit our district.
I would rather vote for Alfred E. Newman.
one’s vote reflects one’s integrity. on SS’ case, s/he will vote based on hid/her integrity.
#2 – why did Dutton endorse the casino boss Ramos?
Ramos is vile. Dutton likes Ramos. Therefore dutton is done.
#6 why does Dutton like Ramos? money?
I just read a post by someone that may make sense. If Dutton wins, he will have effectively wiped out the influence that Miller has worked since 1999. Miller is chair of transportation and some finance stuff. The Republicans in the House are not going to give Dutton even a bone. then we in the IE have an impotent congressman. also this post said Dutton is supposedly a tea party guy yet it was Miller and Bachman (and Ryan) who started the Tea Party caucus so do you think the tea party caucus will look highly at dutton?
@Redlands in the red,
“Desperation is like stealing from the Mafia: you stand a good chance of attracting the wrong attention.”——-Doug Horton
“We all need money, but there are degrees of desperation.” —Anthony Burgess
“If stench calls tell him I’m busy”……Paul Ryan. How can Mitt Romney win if his own vice president refers to him as stench? Before you all react like a pack of mad muslims just calm down and realize that as long as you keep wacky people in office your party rolls are going to keep shrinking and you will start to lose congressional and senate seats. Eventually Republicans will evaporate.
@Red Anonymous – i dont understand the proximate relationship of what you are saying and the topic of this specific blog chain.
Miller is done, he votes for corporate welfare ( ex/im bank and TARP), vote Miller out! Our local congressional team of Lewis and Drier haven’t even endorsed him! My vote is for Dutton, I’m tired of all the political games and DC outsiders trying to control the Inland Empire!
Just as Obama needs to go, Miller is right behind him!
“Dutton said he brought hundreds of millions of transportation dollars to the Inland Empire” – Daily Bulletin …
WHOSE “hundreds of millions of … dollars” ? TAXPAYERS! Support the highspeed to nowhere?
Wonder why the Republican Party is avoiding Lewis …
Dutton hangs out with his Redlands Country Club pals – check out his FEC account and all the “Reddy” supporters …
If you like “local” congressman, when and how often have you seen Lewis in the last 40 years?
The Bond was passed by us the voters, at least Dutton brought it home to the Inland Empire. At least Reddy is local support and not “Washington, DC” outsider money. I really like how Miller is under FBI investigation from tax evasion, makes me want to vote for him!
F.B.I. Investigating Complaint Against California Lawmaker-New York Times
“how often have you seen Lewis in the last 40 years?”
LEWIS WHO? Comedian Jerry Lewis? Former Telethon Host Jerry Lewis? Who??
Regardless, in 2 years Pete will own this seat!
arrogant
#11…..The point is Republicans need to start making better choices. Miller shouldn’t even be a consideration due to all the skeletons in the closet. I used Romney as an example because he should never have even been in the presidential race. It’s evident that I’m not a Republican, but personally I thought Newt Gingrich would have been a better pick. At any rate, we all have to start vetting these politicians a lot better and holding their feet to the fire.
#12. Who would want Lewis’ and Drier’s endorsement? Or even be associated with them? Republicans don’t even want them.
Miller doesn’t need their endorsements. He has Paul Ryan, Tom McClintock, Michelle Bachman and the California Republican Party. He’s supported by the NRA, Family Research Council and many other conservative organizations. He the real Conservative and Republican.
What was Dutton doing endorsing a Democrat like James Ramos? Ramos didn’t even endorse him. Dutton claims it’s because Ramos is his wife’s cousin. No, it’s because Derry won’t support Dutton. Who’s the one playing political games? Do we want that kind of decision making from our representative? I don’t. Dutton’s no Republican. My vote goes to Miller.
#18- YOU make your own choices and YOU get to vet what you can vet. YOU can write in or not vote or vote the least damaging. If you are at McDonalds, yes the food sucks but you are hungry. you can leave or buy the least damaging. YOU choose what is available and YOUR choice not to vote.
@ Chris: Pete isn’t even going to get reelected to the City Council.