Although the Democratic presidential primary sideshow comes to California in just two months, Monterey County voters are still scratching their heads when it comes to choosing a nominee.
During his administration, Bill Clinton was accused of "waffling" on everything from free trade to welfare, but now the former president is caught in the middle of what is perhaps the biggest waffle in state history. As the state considers a challenge of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to delay the recall election, Clinton will discuss presidential leadership in the 21st century with Leon Panetta, his former chief of staff.
In 1999, California party leaders moved the state's primary to March 2 in hopes the state would finally factor into the nomination process. That didn't happen in 2000. Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush had already sealed up their respective bids for the presidency.
Bob Perkins, executive director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau, on Wednesday said he expects to challenge incumbent Simón Salinas, D-Salinas, for the 28th state Assembly district seat in 2004. Wednesday was the deadline for candidates to notify the county they're considering a run for state elective office. Dec. 5 is the cut-off date for declarations of candidacy.
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