McCain holds fundraiser in convicted Duke Cunningham's area.

From Sign on San Diego newspaper:


SAN DIEGO – Republican presidential candidate John McCain condemned overspending and corruption by Republicans in Congress Tuesday night as he raised money for his campaign in the district once represented by imprisoned former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham.

“We came to Washington and gained a majority to change Washington and Washington changed us,” said the Arizona senator, who will officially claim the Republican presidential nomination next week. “We let spending get completely out of control.”

Without mentioning Cunningham by name, McCain alluded to the former Rancho Santa Fe Republican congressman who was driven from office in 2006 by a massive bribery scandal.

“I don't use the word corruption lightly,” he said. “We have former members of Congress residing in prison, and it's because of this practice of earmarks. And it's going to stop.”

Outside the hotel grounds, a group of local Democrats held a “How Many Houses?” rally – a reference to McCain's now-famous lapse where he drew a blank when asked how many houses he owns.

“The point is to point out that it's McCain who's out of touch with the realities of living in America,” said rally organizer Kennan Kaeder. “It's McCain who doesn't understand the economy.”

The Californians know why McCain came to California for: dinero. By the way, according to San Diego newspaper, Obama is up 24 points ahead of McCain in CA.