Race rating change: Cook Political Report moves CA-49 toward Republicans

Cook Political Report today moved California’s 49^th district race from “Likely Democrat” to “Lean Democrat,” signaling Republicans’ growing momentum to flip the seat.

POLITICO reported a poll this week found businessman Matt Gunderson tied with extreme Democrat Mike Levin, and Gunderson leading with independents. Extreme D.C. Democrats are panicking, spending nearly $2 million to prop up Levin.

“Southern Californians are embracing businessman Matt Gunderson’s common-sense plan to lower taxes and secure the border. Gunderson’s growing momentum comes as extreme Democrat Mike Levin showed he is completely out-of-touch with voters’ concerns on inflation and the border crisis.” – NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen