It’s a done deal, apparently. This comes as something of a surprise, since I don’t believe Solis was even mentioned as a contender for this job — the most recent name with traction appeared to be Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
And for the special election handwringers, barring some truly bizarre events, there’s nothing to worry about here: this Los Angeles-based district has a PVI of D+17.
I was wondering about the PVI, I am happy with this pick then.
And we don’t have to deal with “fashion nightmare” Rosa anywhere near the cameras.
It looks like Gloria Romera holds her former State Senate seat, and as the Democratic majority leader would seem to have pull over the establishment.
She’s also a leader in prison reform, something on which too few members of Congress are willing to speak up.
Anyone know more about her? From what I read she seems like a logical and promising choice.
Exactly what we need at Labor.
trivia: she was also the first Latina woman in the California state senate.
She also chaired the Progressive Caucus at one point.
I LOVE Hilda Solis! She’ll be a fabulous Labor Secretary! And don’t worry about CA-32, we’ll get another great Rep. there. I’m sure Assm. Judy Chu wants to run, and she’ll continue the great progressive tradition in this district started by Hilda.
It’s ONLY D+17??!! Is Obama crazy!!!!???? We can’t be giving away seats like this! What if Peter King moves out to California!? People keep telling me that he’ll kick ass and take names in the D+22 New York, so this should be downright easy for him!
We are soooo screwed you guys. I wish Obama hadn’t of won. Why didn’t I just vote for McCain? Then we could have gotten more and better Democrats into Congress which is utterly and completely and obviously IMPOSSIBLE now and we could have seen more of Sarah Palin and her ridiculous little red skirts.
And in the general election this year Solis was literally the only person on the ballot. The Republicans didn’t even bother propping up a warm body.
I’m not exactly sure if Judy Chu lives in the 32nd, but I’d definitely support her if she does.
Also, about majority-Chinese-American elected bodies, the Monterey Park City Council is 3/5 Chinese. This is the City where Judy Chu got her political start.
The City Council of Westminster, CA is 3/5 Vietnamese-American.
The City Council of Cerritos, CA is 3/5 Asian-American, with two Chinese and one Korean.