News coverage of 2010 campaigns for U.S. House of Representatives

(Editors Note: Our goal is to include all coverage of these races. If you see something we’ve missed, please let us know by emailing communications@escondidodems.org. Thanks!)

For a variety of information on Rep. Bilbray, including his votes, contributions to his campaigns, bills sponsored and recent votes, see a page about him at OpenCongress.org.

For a look at Bilbray’s effectiveness, check GovTrack.us

Another source of information: Project Vote Smart

Lots of info with details on fundraising income and expenses at OpenSecrets.org

For a list of earmarks sponsored by Rep. Bilbray, visit Legistorm.

See Rep. Bilbray’s YouTube videos.

Congressional incumbents win re-election
Darrell Issa set to become head of influential House oversight committee
North County Times, November 3, 2010

Candidates in last-minute push to Election Day
Registrar reports more than 303,000 ballots already cast through Friday morning
North County Times, October 30, 2010

OPINION: Sheriff has lots to apologize for in fracas at fundraiser
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 27, 2010

Busby fundraisers settle civil rights case
Pepper-spray incident prompted the lawsuit
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 26, 2010

County settles lawsuit in Busby fundraiser
Eight people will share in settlement that includes apology from Sheriff Bill Gore
North County Times, October 26, 2010

OPINION: When debate turns ugly
North County Times, October 25, 2010

Candidates raise millions for congressional races
More than half of all county voters now casting ballots by mail
North County Times, October 24, 2010

OPINION: Bit players get their teeth into congressional debate
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 20, 2010

Raucous crowd punctuates 50th District debate
More than 300 people attend congressional forum in Rancho Bernardo
North County Times, October 19, 2010

Busby, Bilbray trade jabs in debate
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 19, 2010

OPINION: Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em
Busby’s mailer showing ‘Bilbray after dark’
North County Times, October 17, 2010

OPINION: Classy campaign ad wins a cheap cigar
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 15, 2010

Bilbray Campaign Reacts To Busby ‘Cigar’ Mailer
Mailing Shows Bilbray In Silk Robe, Lighting Cigar
KGVT-10, October 14, 2010

Bilbray comments on DREAM Act criticized
North County Times, October 3, 2010

Issa won’t debate Democratic opponent
Spokesman says Congressman focused on watchdog role
North County Times, September 23, 2010

OPINION: Bilbray won’t throw the kids under the bus
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 20, 2010

OPINION: My Congressman’s hypocrisy
North County Times, September 19, 2010

Rematch marks the 50th Congressional District election
Busby hopes third time is charm despite registration advantage for incumbent Bilbray
North County Times, September 12, 2010

EDITORIAL: Bilbray must explain his actions
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 9, 2010

Bilbray and Busby campaigns work out debate details
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 8, 2010

Busby rips Bilbray for legislation linked to lobbyists
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 8, 2010

Bilbray speaks on ties with alleged hate group (FAIR)
KGTV, August 25, 2010

War rarely mentioned in congressional races
Lackluster economy, jobs and immigration cited as top voter concerns
North County Times, August 16, 2010

Busby calls for Congressional probe
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 13, 2010

Bilbray, Moran stake out positions on 14th amendment
CNN politicalticker blog, August 3, 2010

Bilbray leads money race
North County Times, August 3, 2010

Bilbray defends cigar group
Says Congressional association followed the rules
North County Times, July 27, 2010

Amid low ratings, incumbents seem secure
Congress members enjoy 97 percent winning streak
North County Times, July 26, 2010

EDITORIAL: What is he smoking?
Bilbray should disavow congressional cigar group
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 24, 2010

Rival calls for review of Bilbray cigar club
Democratic challenger Busby questions the group’s purpose
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 24, 2010

Congress has clubs for golf, cigars, Bible study
Staff associations require sponsor, and Rep. Bilbray serves that role for one
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 24, 2010

Bilbray lauded by cigar maker
Fla. man looking for allies in D.C.
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 23, 2010

Bilbray-backed House group filled with lobbyists
Congressman says he had no knowledge
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 22, 2010

Congressional Cigar Association is Front for Lobbyists
Sponsored by Rep. Bilbray
Huffington Post, July 21, 2010

Bilbray joined by 80 members of Congress in support of Arizona
News release from Bilbray’s office, July 21, 2010

Bilbray gathers support for Arizona immigration law
Lawmaker plans to file brief criticizing Obama lawsuit against state
North County Times, July 17, 2010

OPINION: Bilbray needs to put jobs first
North County Times, July 13, 2010

Bilbray debates Gutierrez on immigration (video)
ABC’s “This Week,” July 11, 2010

Emblem and Busby make peace
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 8, 2010

GOP Congressman (Issa) Emerges as Obama’s Annoyer-in-Chief
The New York Times, July 7, 2010

Logan Jenkins: Read between Bilbray’s lines
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 24, 2010

Bilbray asks Busby to debate
No schedule set yet
North County Times, June 23, 2010

OPINION: ‘Earned pathway’ is not ‘amnesty’, Congressman Bilbray
DemocraticUnity.com, June 13, 2010

OPINION: Busby’s in — prepare for more fundraisers
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 13, 2010

GOP congressman refuses to apologize for remark on ID’ing illegal immigrants
The Hill, June 5, 2010

Busby, Emblem face off for Congress in 50th
Activist, lawyer eye seat held by Bilbray
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 30, 2010

Experts say Democrats in 50th race seek a lost cause
San Diego News Network, May 26, 2010

Upstart spices up 50th District primary
Logan Jenkins in The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 13, 2010

Busby, Emblem square off in District 50 primary
Both candidates say GOP district could turn
North County Times, April 24, 2010

Bilbray criticized for comments on illegal immigrants
New Arizona law allows police to ask people about immigration status
North County Times, April 24, 2010

Brian Bilbray, GOP Rep., Claims Clothes Identify Illegal Immigrants (with video)
Huffington Post, April 22, 2010

Congressional incumbents lead money chase
Bilbray and Bono Mack far outpacing Democratic challengers
North County Times, April 20, 2010

Bilbray’s seat seen as secure
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 5, 2010

Busby, Emblem battle it out in final months of primary race
San Diego News Network (SDNN.com), March 26, 2010

Congressional race draws in $1 million
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 19, 2010

FEC Reports on campaign fundraising as of Dec. 31, 2009

Cardiff School Board appoints Busby to open seat
North County Times, January 28, 2010

Busby among applicants for Cardiff school board
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 27, 2010

Emblem struggles for cash in 50th District race
Political science professor says all incumbents appear safe in 2010
North County Times, January 16, 2010

Busby, Emblem meet for debate
Democratic candidates hope to unseat Congressman Bilbray
North County Times, January 14, 2010

Four More GOP House Seats Now Rated Safe
Congressional Quarterly Politics, December 29, 2009

Two emerging Memes On House Races
National Journal Hotline blog, December 2, 2009

JIM TRAGESER: Leading the way to clean campaigning
North County Times, November 29, 2009

LOGAN JENKINS: A winner drops out of political campaign
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 26, 2009

Sea changes in congressional districts create Democratic hope
San Diego News Network, November 20, 2009

LOGAN JENKINS: Democrats grapple for elusive 50th District
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 16, 2009

Candidates separate themselves in contentious 50th District
(includeslinks to  profiles on each of the candidates)
San Diego News Network (SDNN.com), November 12, 2009

Bilbray billing Bilbray
North County Congress member pays his wife from campaign coffers
San Diego CityBeat, November 3, 2009

(Bilbray supports) Proposal would require census to count illegal immigrants
Asking for immigrants’ status would reduce participation, activists say
North County Times, October 24, 2009

Campaign cash for Bilbray, re-election rivals tops $1 million
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 19, 2009

Bilbray holds lead in 50th District money race
Dave Roberts, newest entry in Democrat field, raises $152,000
North County Times, October 16, 2009

Busby ready to do battle in congressional race
Del Mar Times, October 15, 2009

Liberty One Radio interviews Tracy Emblem
Mike Copass Interviews Tracy Emblem, congressional candidate in California’s 50th district. Running against incumbent, Brian Bilbray, and dealing with democratic rivals for the primary, Tracy gives us a candid interview including her history and struggles. Posted October 5, 2009.

Roberts details campaign platform for Congress
Del Mar Times, September 30, 2009

OPINION: Gubernatorial orders poor subsitute for legislation
by Tracy Emblem, candidate for Democratic nomination for 50th CD
North County Times, September 30, 2009

Look who Politico calls ‘centrist’ (be sure to read the comments below the post)
Media Matters for America, September 14, 2009

Part One: Liberty One Radio interviews Francine Busby
Part Two: Liberty One Radio interviews Francine Busby
Busby, running for congress again in 2010, talks candidly about her political carrier with Liberty One host Mike Copass. September 11, 2009

LOGAN JENKINS – The Party Purity Award (second item)
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 6, 2009

New foe puts focus on Cal. Rep. Bilbray
Congressional Quarterly Politics, September 3, 2009

Third Democrat running in 59th Congressional District
Solana Beach Councilman Dave Roberts
latest challenger to Rep. Brian Bilbray
North County Times, September 4, 2009

Ex-Mayor Enters Race Against Bilbray
Roll Call, September 3, 2009

Solana Beach Councilman to seek 50th CD seat
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 3, 2009

OPINION: Busby’s missing apologies
by Jim Trageser, North County Times, August 30, 2009

OPINION: Cities shouldn’t ignore prevailing wage economics
by Tracy Emblem, North County Times, August 30, 2009

No charges in Busby fundraising case, DA says
North County Times, August 26, 2009

Dumanis takes a pass on the Busby findraising imbroglio
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 26, 2009

Tech-savvy Issa making the most of his time on TV
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 26, 2009

OPINION: The Politics of Health Care Coverage
By Tracy Emblem, San Diego News Network, August 10, 2009

Deputy brouhaha boosts Busby name recognition
Buzz seen as good, bad for Democrat
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 9, 2009

Logan Jenkins: Players are jockeying for position in 50th race
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 5, 2009

Logan Jenkins: Let’s drown notion of protecting water hogs
(read down to the last part of the essay)
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 19, 2009