John Moorlach is ahead in name ID and in raw results in his campaign for the 45th Congressional District, according to a poll that was referenced by Scott Carpenter, over at the OC Political blog. Carpenter wrote that “when respondents are asked about Mimi Walter’s car tax vote, Moorlach is WAY ahead.” That makes sense to me. OC residents don’t like politicians who vote to increase our taxes.
But Walters is far ahead when it comes to raking in the cash. She has raised $623,756 according to our friends at Around the Capitol. Moorlach has only raised $46,313 and the third candidate, Greg Raths, who is also a Republican, has raised $42,729. Continue reading