Los Angeles Times: Rep. Sanchez’s Reputation On Fire

ABC’S Jake Whitman Reports:  This morning’s Los Angeles Times profiles Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-CA, in an article by reporter Ashley Powers.

Powers writes that "in the decade that Sanchez has represented central Orange County, the Democrat has been viewed alternately as a masterful fundraiser, legislative lightweight, political mentor, headstrong politician, leading Latina voice and one of Congress’ ‘babes.’"

Sanchez has formed a committee to raise money for a possible 2010 run for California Governor.

Sanchez tells Powers, "I think that traditionally what the public has seen as far as a woman in politics is someone that dresses a certain way and has a certain demeanor and is always very serious, because that’s what it took to break through," Sanchez said. "I think you’re seeing a whole new set of women … feeling much more comfortable about being themselves versus being some blob that will blend in."