Hollywood Vet Larry Thompson Launches Republican Congressional Campaign in California
The film producer and talent manager is set to run against 30-year incumbent Rep. Brad Sherman
Larry Thompson announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress on Tuesday, campaigning on the promise of a more bipartisan California and preservation of Hollywood’s legacy.
The veteran talent manager and film producer launched his campaign as the Republican candidate for California’s 32nd Congressional District. He will run against 15-term incumbent Rep. Brad Sherman. The Democratic congressman has represented the 32nd District, which covers neighborhoods including Brentwood, Encino, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Sherman Oaks and Studio City, for 30 years.
“California has always been the Land of Dreams,” Thompson said. “But somewhere along the way, we lost that positive energy and promise. My campaign is about rekindling that vision — honoring our classic Hollywood legacy while launching bold, bipartisan solutions that no longer hold us down to the past 30 years status quo but launch us 30 years into…