Rush: I’m a ‘strong community advocate’
Just months prior to the state primary, and with no established political platform or built-in fundraising base, West Newport activist Bob Rush jumped into the 74th District Assembly race.
“Despite it being late, I think I could do really well,” Rush said Wednesday, a day after filing his candidacy papers to challenge Assemblyman Allan Mansoor (R-Costa Mesa). “My not being a slick politician I think is to my advantage. I think I’m viewed as a strong community advocate.”
Rush, 55, is the first Democrat to get into the race and offers an alternative to what was a essentially a two-horse race between two Republicans, Mansoor: Costa Mesa’s former mayor, and Newport Beach Councilwoman Leslie Daigle. Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Carchio, also a Republican, said he intends to run, but has not officially filed his candidacy or submitted campaign reports.
– Joseph Serna, @JosephSerna, Daily Pilot
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