Pombo in trouble; avoiding reporters

Been wondering why you haven't seen much of Richard Pombo on camera these days?

That's because Pombo has been avoiding TV reporters, rarely granting interviews about his troubled campaign.

NBC11's Damian Trujillo experienced Pombo's rebuff more than once:

While McNerney has always made himself available to talk to voters and reporters, Pombo has turned down requests for interviews for the past month, according to NBC11's Damian Trujillo.

Trujillo said he requested an interview with Pombo and waited for a response for a full month. That response came back claiming Pombo's schedule was too tight to accommodate NBC11. Trujillo said he put in a second request and is still waiting to hear from the Congressman.

NBC11 sister-station in Sacramento has also had requests for interviews turned down by Pombo.

Jude Barry is a political consultant. He told Trujillo that Pombo is taking a mistake by not talking to the press.

Barry said, "He's taking a huge political gamble. He's making a huge political mistake. He's gotta talk to his constituents through the media."

After a candidates forum in October, Pombo slipped out the back door, avoiding the media, while McNerney stayed, shook hands, and answered any and all questions from reporters covering the event.

You can watch the full NBC11 report here:

http://www.nbc11.com/video/10139858/index.html

Comments

[Jim Anderson]

As you can see folks the man behind the Pombo curtain has no
guts.Jerry is a fresh of breath air to this district.Jerry you are going to win this race.Just make sure I am at your victory party.

regards,
Jim Anderson
MEBA West Coast Representative

[Robert S. Becker]

What, is Pombo acting like President Bush, saving himself only for friendly crowds? So, Pombo's plan is to pour in money, deflect talk of scandal, and avoid the press -- is this how an incumbent should act? He even attacked the SF Chronicle for "heresy" after its endorsement of Jerry McNerney. Day after day, Pombo sounds more like the worst of George Bush. At least that gives voters a clear choice between candidates. The best of the Democrats vs. the worst of the GOP.