"I'm under attack"

Not my words, but the first words out of Ramo's mouth at a recent fundraiser. It shocked at least one of his (former?) supporters who volunteered the information to me when I met him today. The word choice and timing of the words is important folks--first, he is either getting rattled by the electioneering process (what can 2 self funded candidates possibly be doing you'd have to ask) or second, he was manipulating the crowd into opening their wallets for mo dough (like he needs more money). Beyond all that I see another problem. I am deeply troubled about how he appears to view a very typical democratic process (e.g. an election)--Ramos apparently does not view the election process as a contest for leadership and ideas, but as something personal--e.g. an "attack"--maybe former County District Attorney Stout was justified in his view of Ramos being just the kind of guy that would retaliate against any political opponent. I hope someone is watching this guy and will protect my first amendment rights in the campaign process. I truly hope the democratic process has not died in San Bernardino County. Bob