Tom Rooney gets some love from Roll Call and anonymous Republicans, who brush off Gayle Harrell: "...Harrell's primary attribute, local Republicans sources agreed, is her name recognition in the district. Unlike Valeche, a promising candidate who is relatively unknown throughout the district, Harrell¹s state House seat sits entirely within the Congressional district.

"But given that perceived advantage, some Republicans are quietly questioning
why she hasn¹t done more with her head start. "Considering the advantage of being in office, raising money, I think it shows weakness in her campaign," a source said. "Face it, if you are already in public office and you¹re in the fourth term in the Legislature, you should be lapping the field." "