Michael Reagan Confirms He Is Considering Run Against Diane Feinstein
Sep 16, 2011 6 Comments ›› Pat Dollard
…the landscape may change soon, analysts said, given Feinstein’s recent campaign money problems and a Field Poll released today that gives one of California’s most consistently popular politicians a 41 percent approval rating, the lowest of her Senate career.
One person considering a run, The Chronicle has learned, is Michael Reagan, a former conservative talk-radio host and the son of former President Ronald Reagan.
Republicans may consider a challenge to Feinstein less foreboding after the survey of 1,001 registered voters found that 39 percent disapprove of Feinstein’s performance.
One Republican who is considering a run is Michael Reagan. “Yes,” he said in an e-mail to The Chronicle Thursday, “but can’t talk about it now.” Reagan, who has never held public office, declined to respond to further questions.
While state Republicans wait for a Feinstein challenger to step up, her campaign doesn’t know how her low approval ratings will affect the race.
“In the past, incumbents have always been able to separate themselves from that collective of negativity,” Carrick said. “That’s going to be a challenge this time.”
