Sacramento Bee Endorses Aanestad for Congress

"Of those two, Aanestad gets the nod in the June 5 top-two primary."

"Aanestad and LaMalfa don't differ much on the issues."

"Between the two, Aanestad brings a deeper understanding of the issues and can more readily justify his stands. Given his background in health care, Aanestad could help inform the discussion of what likely will be a major issue in Congress in 2013 and beyond."

"LaMalfa, by contrast, stumbled in our interview in explaining how the uninsured could gain coverage in a purely free-market system of care, which he endorses. He also needs to better explain how, as a recipient of farm subsidies and an advocate of smaller government, he'd reform the farm bill and trade policies so farmers like himself wouldn't need taxpayer help."

"Aanestad, 65, has the endorsement of Rep. Tom McClintock, the Elk Grove Republican. While we disagree with McClintock on many of his stands, we are pleased he isn't in lock step with Herger and most other Republicans, who've thrown their support behind LaMalfa."

The rest of the endorsement article of Dr. Aanestad is here.

The Sacramento Bee restates what we have been telling anyone that would listen. LaMalfa, while a nice guy, needs to get more experience in the California Senate before he goes to Congress. We need experienced and articulate Congressman to advocate on our behalf. LaMalfa would be a "semi-reliable" conservative vote, because he is so tied to the establishment. On the other hand, Aanestad is a solid conservative and has the experience and ability to bring others to his positions through thoughful consideration.