David Roth for Congress

This article in the Desert Sun tipped me off (finally) to the Democrat who seeks to defeat Mary Bono as Representative of the 45th Congressional District here in California. And it seems big names in the state are already lining up to support him:

In a small, by-invitation-only reception at the Falls Prime Steak House in downtown Palm Springs on Sunday, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer gave Roth a $1,000 check from her PAC for a Change.

"I think it's time for a change in Congress; a change in Iraq; a change from soaring deficits; a change so that Social Security will be secure; a change so that our families know that education, clean air, clean water, and good jobs are a national priority," Boxer said Tuesday.

PAC for a Change is a leadership Political Action Committee, which Boxer formed and leads. It is designed to change the direction right-wing extremists in Congress are taking the country. Boxer's contribution to Roth's campaign is significant in that the PAC is designed primarily to help Senate candidates but she made an exception for Roth.

A diverse mix of Democrats and Republicans were on hand for the dinner, further proof that Roth actually stands a good chance of defeating incumbent Bono. Roth's real challenges will be name recognition and overcoming the Republican leanings of the district. Bono has won the past two elections for her seat with close to 2/3rds of the vote.

Bono features a picture of her with the President on her webpage, which should show you who she aligns herself with. She also recently donated $5,000 to the Tom DeLay defense fund.

Read more about David Roth here, and while you're at it, go ahead and donate, too. And look forward to hearing more about Roth in the weeks and months to come.

*UPDATE* Here's more information on Roth and his opponent Mary Bono.