Lincoln Club Backs DeMaio in 52nd District Race, Calls Peters a 'Nice Guy'

The Lincoln Club of San Diego County has announced its support for former San Diego city Councilman Carl DeMaio in his new bid for the 52nd Congressional District seat.

"The Lincoln Club is extremely proud to stand with Carl in his campaign for Congress," Lincoln Club Chairman Bill Lynch said in a statement. "Carl has been with us at the forefront of every single reform movement in San Diego over the past decade. We know that he'll take the same leadership and commitment to reforming government back to Washington, D.C. and make a tremendous difference."

DeMaio, a Republican, represented the San Diego City Council's fifth district before losing to Bob Filner in the mayoral race last fall. In that same election, Republican Rep. Brian Bilbray lost to Democrat Scott Peters in the 52nd Congressional District race.

Now DeMaio is going after Peters' seat, which covers Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, 4S Ranch and several other coastal communities.

“I am grateful to have the support of the Lincoln Club, a organization that shares my deep commitment to reforming all levels of government and reducing the burdens that are too often placed on taxpayers and job creators," DeMaio said in a statement from the Lincoln Club.

The organization's president, T.J. Zane, said Peters is a "nice guy," but people need someone who won't vote with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi "six out of seven times."

"We need results," Zane said in a statement. “Carl has proven himself time and time again—he is 100 percent committed to reforming government, keeping taxes low and creating the best possible environment for job creators to thrive."