Friday, August 30, 2013

Emken seeks Bera’s Congressional seat


Republican finished second to Feinstein last fall Bryan M. Gold/Elk Grove Citizen

...“I come from a completely different viewpoint on what the role and function of government should be. I believe in a limited government,” she said. “I believe there is a role for government, but we don’t need the government we have now. We could be a lot more efficient.”

Emken did not mention Bera by name but said “the sitting Congressman” doesn’t share that view.

“There is no incentive there for him to reduce the scope and size of the federal government. That’s not where his caucus is,” she said. “He has shown that he will side with his caucus, and that is his right. I just believe that I offer a better alternative for people in the district in terms of what it takes to grow businesses and the economy and to get us back on track.”...

elizabethemken.com