All has been relatively quiet on the 119th Assembly front since the initial hullabaloo after Assemblywoman Joan Christensen announced her retirement. There is some news to report, however. Salina Town Supervisor Mark Nicotra, a Republican, is considering joining the race. Republicans must be excited about their prospects here because open seats for state office don’t come around too often and Mr. Nicotra would be a superb candidate if he decides to run. He’ll have to watch out, though, as the Democrats have an excellent candidate in City Auditor Phil LaTessa, if he ultimately decides to take the plunge.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Salina Supervisor May Run for Assembly
All has been relatively quiet on the 119th Assembly front since the initial hullabaloo after Assemblywoman Joan Christensen announced her retirement. There is some news to report, however. Salina Town Supervisor Mark Nicotra, a Republican, is considering joining the race. Republicans must be excited about their prospects here because open seats for state office don’t come around too often and Mr. Nicotra would be a superb candidate if he decides to run. He’ll have to watch out, though, as the Democrats have an excellent candidate in City Auditor Phil LaTessa, if he ultimately decides to take the plunge.
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Nicotra could be good, but I don't know that he has he substance to really do the job well, and members of the Assembly minority never get anything done.
ReplyDeleteLatesa has a great profile for the job (small business owner & city comptroller), and I hear he's got pretty deep pockets to finance a race. If that's true, he'll be tough to beat if he decides to enter the fray. Sam Roberts and Jane Suddaby both have a lot of baggage.