8/8/08 ... Standing on the Brink of Another Bush Foreign Policy Rush to Failure

The likely impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf creates an air of uncertainty and real diplomatic challenges for US policies in the region.  read more...

7/22/08 ... Navy Seal Soars on winds of change in the 52nd District

Democratic Congressional Candidate Garners Unprecedented Support  read more...

7/17/08 ... UT says Lumpkin and Hunter top Congressional Fundraisers in 52nd Race

Mike Lumpkin, the 52nd Congressional District Democratic nominee, has raised more campaign contributions than all but one other candidate in the heavily Republican district he's trying to represent.  read more...

7/13/08 ... Hot seat: Mike Lumpkin

Mike Lumpkin, the Democratic candidate in the 52nd Congressional District, talks about his campaign and his young opponent with a familiar name.  read more...

6/4/08 ... Congressional results show few surprises

A congressman's son, a Rancho Santa Fe attorney and a retired Navy SEAL won the region's congressional primary races Tuesday...  read more...

6/4/08 ... Marine Corps reservist will face retired SEAL

The competition for the only open congressional seat in the county has led to a showdown this fall between two candidates leaning on their military credentials. Hunter, a Marine Corps Reserve captain, will face Mike Lumpkin, a retired Navy SEAL who defeated Vickie Butcher in the Democratic prim  read more...

5/27/08 ... Iraq war vets run for Congress in greater numbers

Twice as many veterans of the Iraq war are running for Congress than in 2006...  read more...

5/16/08 ... Navy SEAL Rejects Gay Marriage Politics-as-Usual

Yesterday the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage igniting a storm of divisive partisan reaction across the nation.  read more...

4/23/08 ... Senator Jim Webb Endorses Mike Lumpkin

The local momentum of Navy SEAL Commander (Ret.), Mike Lumpkin's bid for the 52nd Congressional District seat picked up important national traction this week with the endorsement of Virginia Senator Jim Webb.  read more...

4/21/08 ... Navy SEAL Commander Mike Lumpkin condemns waterboarding

While former Vietnam POW John McCain campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination in Florida,  read more...

4/21/08 ... 3 Iraq vets running in Calif. district

Three veterans of the Iraq War are pitted against each other in the contest to replace a Southern California congressman.  read more...

4/20/08 ... Combat vets now vie for votes to win House seat

One survived an ambush in Iraq, another visited a prisoner-of-war camp there, and a third oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Navy SEALs, Army Rangers and Green Berets in the war.  read more...

4/19/08 ... Lumpkin Out-Raises former head of the Lincoln Club

"While the district is heavily Republican, Democratic candidate Mike Lumpkin, 43, raised the second-highest amount of money during the first quarter of 2008. Lumpkin, a retired Navy SEAL commander, raised $87,377 in the quarter, for a total of $163,071."  read more...

4/1/08 ... Lumpkin passes $150K, wins Democratic Party endorsement

Democrat Mike Lumpkin, running for the District 52 House seat that Republican Duncan Hunter Sr. is vacating, has raised in the vicinity of $75,000 - $80,000 in the first quarter, with over $150,000 raised to date, says campaign manager Chris Young.  read more...

3/31/08 ... Democratic Party backs candidates

The California Democratic Party endorsed candidates in the four San Diego County congressional districts that have contested Democratic primaries at its statewide convention in San Jose on Sunday.  read more...

3/13/08 ... Big candidate lineup set for Rep. Hunter's seat

A rare, open seat in Congress' 52nd District is drawing a crowded field of candidates, including one especially familiar name.  read more...

3/11/08 ... Two Major Parties Hold Own Debates

Republicans and Democrats eyeing Rep. Duncan Hunter's seat in Congress have begun laying out their positions in party debates in recent days.  read more...

3/8/08 ... Support Swells for Navy SEAL

Mike Lumpkin picked up another important endorsement this week. The La Mesa-Foothills Democratic Club, some 325 members strong, endorsed Lumpkin for the 52nd Congressional District.  read more...

3/6/08 ... Green Beret Withdraws from 52nd Race to Support Navy SEAL

Navy SEAL Commander (Ret.), Mike Lumpkin was endorsed by Jim Hester today, following Hester's withdrawal from the race for the 52nd Congressional District.  read more...

2/17/08 ... Many candidates for Congress seats

With the state's Super Tuesday primary in the past, the next election on the local horizon will decide who will represent North County in Congress next year. The races for the 49th, 50th and 52nd congressional districts have drawn many candidates, including some with familiar names.  read more...

2/1/08 ... Fire Fighters Rally Behind Navy SEAL Commander

We are proud to unanimously endorse Commander Mike Lumpkin's candidacy for the 52nd Congressional District. It is an honor to support a candidate who has spent the past twenty-one years defending our great nation," said IAFF F-85 President, David Kahaunele.  read more...

1/31/08 ... Both Combat and Congressional Experience Give Lumpkin Edge in Race for 52nd

Talking about America's presence in Iraq gets personal for Lumpkin, who served as former Deputy Commander, Joint Operations Task Force—Arabian Peninsula for Operation Iraqi Freedom…  read more...

1/15/08 ... Retired Navy SEAL Commander Mike Lumpkin opens Headquarters

Retired Navy SEAL Commander, Mike Lumpkin announced the Grand Opening of his Congressional Campaign Headquarters today.  read more...

12/28/07 ... Retired Navy SEAL Sets the Pace at Registrar’s Office

Navy Commander (Ret.) Mike Lumpkin was the sole candidate waiting when the doors opened at 8:00 a.m. at the San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office.  read more...

12/27/06 ... Media Seeks Opinion of International Affairs Expert, Retired Navy SEAL Commander Mike Lumpkin

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Recognized as a National Security and International Affairs Expert, retired Navy SEAL Commander, Mike Lumpkin, was contacted by FOX 6 News for his perspective on the potential impact resulting from the assassination of Pakistan  read more...

12/6/07 ... Conservative Publication Recognizes Lumpkin Can SEAL the DEAL in East County Congessional Race

Normally, a Republican would be considered a shoo-in to win the conservative San Diego-area district, but Democrats may also have a ringer: Retired Navy SEAL Mike Lumpkin, just back from serving as deputy commander of Special Ops in the Arabian Gulf region.  read more...

11/28/07 ... San Diego County Youth Volunteer as Online SEAL Keepers

The two short months since Navy SEAL Commander (Ret.) Mike Lumpkin announced his candidacy for Congress have been filled with challenges that range from speaking events to almost losing his home in the recent fire storms.  read more...

10/17/07 ... Navy SEAL Raises over $50K in Twenty-Two Days

Since announcing his candidacy for California’s 52nd Congressional District at the San Diego County Democratic Clubs Convention on September 8, 2007, Navy Commander (Ret.) Mike Lumpkin reported over $50,000...  read more...

10/16/07 ... What’s In a Name?

Despite the district's strong Republican lean, the candidacy of Democratic retired Navy Commander Mike Lumpkin has drawn some Democratic excitement in this race. Lumpkin formed his campaign in early September...  read more...

10/14/07 ... Seat won't be handed to young Hunter

If 2008 turns out to be as big a Democratic year as many expect, Democrats say upsets are not out of the question. Former Navy SEAL Mike Lumpkin is running for the Democratic nomination in the 52nd District.  read more...

10/1/07 ... Candidate Center

Democrats landed a solid candidate for the seat when retired Navy SEAL commander Mike Lumpkin announced his candidacy. Military background is of major importance in this district, which contains a large military population.  read more...

9/16/07 ... Poway parade showcases pride and personality

Poway, known as the "City in the Country," showed off its community spirit Saturday in the Poway Days Heritage Parade. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the parade was one of four kickoff events for the 45th annual two-week community celebration known as Poway Days.  read more...

9/11/07 ... Former Navy SEAL enters race for Hunter's seat

Marine Corps Capt. Duncan Duane Hunter will not be the only candidate for the 52nd Congressional District seat who can claim a distinguished military career.  read more...

9/10/07 ... Democrats Field Navy Vet to Run for Hunter’s San Diego Seat

Republican candidates have been flocking to run for California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter’s seat in the 52nd district, but this weekend, Democrats gained a challenger who believes he can run a competitive race in the GOP-leaning district: retired Navy commander Mike Lumpkin.  read more...

9/8/07 ... Retired Navy Seal Announces Run for Congress

Navy Commander (Ret.) Michael D. Lumpkin (Mike) announced his candidacy for California’s 52nd Congressional District during the 2007 San Diego County Democratic Clubs Convention today.  read more...