Proposition 87 will release an ad tomorrow at Laura Bush’s campaign stop for Richard Pombo (R-Tracy) that notes that five years after 9/11, we are still dependent on foreign oil – and that while President Bush won’t change, California can with Prop. 87.  The ad will run in Bay Area markets, which includes Pombo’s district. 

Pombo is a fervent advocate for more oil drilling, including in Alaska and off of California’s coast.  It’s no surprise that President (and Texas oilman) Bush recently came to California to stump for him, followed tomorrow by Laura Bush.

“We’re running this ad in Pombo’s district to send him a message and send George Bush a message –- California wants change, not to ‘stay the course.’ We are ready for energy independence, and since Washington won’t lead, California will with Prop 87,” said Beth Willon, Yes on 87 press secretary.

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