“She is the dream candidate for Republicans — someone who is one of the most accomplished women in the history of our country,” said Kurt Bardella, a Republican political consultant involved in California politics.
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“She would have access to significant financial resources, high name ID and would be a phenomenal candidate,” Bardella of Endeavor Strategic Communications said. “However, even in the best of circumstances with the best candidate possible, it is still an uphill climb for Republicans and it’s highly doubtful that Rice would be willing and eager to join this CA adventure.”
In 2010, Boxer beat back a well-funded Republican challenge from former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. The liberal Democrat won by 10 percentage points.
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