Richard Pombo: "A Disaster In Congress"

The San Jose Mercury News is back with a few choice words:

Richard Pombo has been a disaster in Congress. A knee-jerk opponent of even the most reasonable environmental protection, he actually wants to build a highway over the east hills into San Jose. Still, he has kept his seat in a conservative district, which is mainly in the Central Valley but edges as far over as Morgan Hill.

This time, Democrat Jerry McNerney -- with support from moderate Republicans -- has a real chance of unseating Pombo. Perhaps the allegations linking Pombo to unsavory lobbyists have caught up with him -- or maybe just common sense.

If you live in Pombo's district, don't miss this chance to boot him out and elect McNerney. The rest of the region will thank you.