California CA-3, 7, 10, and 31

Gavin Newsom has decided to endorse Ro Khanna in his challenge against Rep. Mike Honda. This is a breach of the standard Democratic etiquette where elected officials are expected to endorse the incumbent.

State Rep. Dan Logue is the best Republican candidate to take on Congressman John Garamendi is CA-3. Garamendi won the district by 8 points, while Barack Obama won by 11. The only reason to think a Republican might be able to win the district is that Carly Fiorina beat Barbara Boxer in the district in 2010. The article says that Ted Gaines is considering CA-6, but he's actually looking to run in CA-7. He'd likely be the best candidate to take on congressman Ami Bera.

Of course, what update would be complete without a little something from CA-31? Joe Baca is arguing that Pete Aguilar isn't viable because of Aguilar's inability to finish top two last year. That's tough to argue with. Of course this was in response to Aguilar throwing Baca's 2012 endorsement of Republican Gary Miller in Baca's face. That'll be a stumbling block for Baca in a general election. Of course, Miller endorsed Baca in 2012 also.

Democrats have a challenger for Republican Jeff Denham in CA-10. Turlock beekeeper Michael Eggman is getting into the race. He doesn't sound like an "A" list opponent, but the Democrats did win seats with emergency room doctors and community college trustees in 2012.