Rep. Swalwell Is 'Ranger For A Day' As Sen. Corbett Pushes 'Made In California' Label

Monday was a busy day for two elected officials, both democrats, who may end up as ballot box rivals in 2014.

Rep. Eric Swalwell worked as a ranger at Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, which is located in his California’s 15th Congressional District.

The stint was part of Swalwell's “In Your Shoes” campaign to perform jobs in the district which he won from veteran Congressman Pete Stark in November -- and now seeks to defend against potential challengers such as state Senate Majority Leader Ellen Corbett of San Leandro.

“These ‘In Your Shoes’ events open my eyes to the daily challenges and concerns of my constituents,” Swalwell said in a statement.

Since taking office in January Swalwell has done day-long stints as a paramedic and as an assembly line worker manufacturing LED light fixtures.

Meanwhile, Corbett issued a press release from Sacramento, announcing that SB 12, her bill establishing a “Made in California” label, had cleared a committee hearing.

Corbett, who is nearing a term limit on her state legislative career, said the label would help California manufacturers capitalize on the state’s global brand recognition.

“With California’s unemployment rate among the highest in the nation at almost 10 percent, we must find better ways of boosting business," Corbett said in her release.

Is it too early for you to think about the 2014 Congressional election? Maybe so, but not for office-seekers. Any thoughts?