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Egland to challenge Doolittle
By David Whitney - Bee Staff Writer
Published 5:46 pm PDT Monday, July 30, 2007
WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee discussed the challenges clouding Rep. John Doolittle's political future Monday as yet another one materialized -- the announcement by Roseville Republican Eric Egland that he will run in the 2008 primary for the beleaguered congressman's seat.
Egland is the first to flatly declare for the Republican primary. Auburn City Councilman Mike Holmes also is exploring a primary run for Doolittle's seat, and he said Monday he is moving closer to entering the race.
Doolittle's campaign consultant, Richard Temple, said the congressman is not worried, and welcomed the competition.
"In this case, the more candidates the better," said Temple. He said that because the congressman has a strong base of support, multiple opponents will only divide the disenchanted.
"Neither of them can beat him," Temple said.
Doolittle, under federal investigation as part of the ongoing political corruption scandal involving imprisoned Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, has said he is running for a 10th term next year.
But in a telephone press conference with reporters Monday, NRCC chairman Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., indicated that the political ground has a way of shifting.
"There's a factor outside of normal politics that needs to be resolved," Cole said. "We're keeping a close eye on the situation. We hope it resolves itself. We hope it turns out OK for John."
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