GOP Presidential Candidates Finally Visit Fire-ravaged Southern California -- To Raise Campaign Cash

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Better late than never, right? The San Francisco Chronicle reports today that while the Democratic presidential candidates have weighed in with monetary donations, messages of support and have urged Californians to offer assistance to the fire victims, the top-tier GOP wannabes haven't said or done a thing.

All political calculations aside (but seriously, aren't these guys somewhat interested in competing for votes in the Golden State?), the Republicans' silence on the issue seems to indicate an overall lack of human touch. While they may not be interested in assisting with the relief efforts, how difficult is it to at least issue a press release in support of the firefighters or to offer condolences to the many Californians whose lives have been impacted by the fires?

Today we learned that two of the Republican candidates will in fact be visiting California. Both John McCain, whose home state borders Southern California, and Fred Thompson are scheduled to make stops in the Golden State over the next few days .... to raise money for their struggling campaigns.

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