Scott Peters may be getting some help in his Congressional campaign this weekend.
Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be in town to make an appearance for the 52nd District incumbent, a source close to the campaign confirmed.
Biden is also expected to attend a Get Out The Vote rally in San Bernardino for the Democratic candidate for California's 31st Congressional District, Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar, and State Senator Alex Padilla, the Democratic candidate for Secretary of State. A press release from Aguilar's campaign said the event starts at noon.
The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction for "VIP Movement" for Friday evening in San Diego.
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DeMaio, who drew in cash with a visit from Speaker John Boehner earlier this month, wasn't surprised by the VP backing for Peters.
"Obama is rewarding Congressman Scott Peters with a visit from the Vice President because they know he has served as a rubber-stamp for this Administration's failed policies,” said Dave McCulloch, spokesperson for the DeMaio campaign.
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Alex Roth, campaign spokesman for Peters, confirmed the vice-president's planned visit, but said he had no comment.
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