nctimes.com
NORTH COUNTY ---- In the early stages of the fight for the Republican nomination in the 50th Congressional District race in 2006, illegal immigration is surging to the forefront as a major campaign issue for at least two conservatives who are potential candidates.
On July 14, Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, R-Escondido, announced he would not seek re-election, citing the fallout from a federal grand jury investigation into his financial ties to a Washington defense contractor, as well as the toll it was taking on his family.
Within hours of the eight-term congressman's announcement, the jockeying to fill his seat began as state Sen. Bill Morrow, R-Oceanside, informally announced he would run to replace the former Top Gun Navy flight instructor.
Morrow and two others ---- a candidate and former state assemblyman, Howard Kaloogian; and a likely candidate, Assemblyman Mark Wyland ---- have talked publicly for weeks about the need for stronger enforcement of immigration laws.
Posted by katie at August 21, 2005