Rico Oller: Sent press release titled "Rico Oller for Congress!"
“I believe in the conservative values and principles that helped shape this great nation, and that’s the leadership I will take with me to Washington D.C. Voters in this district deserve a candidate who will fight vigorously against illegal immigration, who will resist calls for higher taxes and a candidate who will defend our freedom.”
Mike Holmes: “John Doolittle has done the right thing.” Called it a “tectonic change” in the primary politics. “Oller would be a bad choice for people of the 4th Congressional District. He is not well liked by a lot of people. Whenever his name comes up, people hold their noses or comment about his lack of effectiveness.” His own plans? Wait and see who gets into it. Of Ose? “”It changes the dynamic.”
Eric Egland: “This is a great day for Republicans. Now we can move beyond the scandals and return to discussing the issues.” Doesn’t alter his plans. Of Ose and Oller and maybe Gaines: “Voters are fed up with politics as usual. They are not going to stand for a political shuffle.”
Charlie Brown: “I believe John did the right thing today for his family, for the district and for America. Now is the time to unite as Americans, heal our wounds and solve the many difficult challenges here in Congressional District 4 and across the country we love.”
Todd Stenhouse, Brown spokesman, on impact of the decision on Brown's race: "Our message has never been about John Doolittle. It’s about the best way to move the district and the country forward. Charlie has built an incredible grass roots movement behind him.” He cited a donor base of over 10,000 names.
Doug Ose: Ose wouldn’t reveal his plans, saying only that he plans to take a fews days to talk to his family about a return to politics. “I don’t want to dance on John’s grave today. This is John’s day. Why don’t we just pay him some respect today and take some time to think about this?”
California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring: "The Fourth Congressional District of California is one of the most Republican in the state and has consistently sent Republican representation to Washington. The California Republican Party, together with our county Republican committees, will work diligently to ensure the people of this district continue to benefit from Republican leadership in Congress."
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