So far, the press doesn't seem to be spinning it as anything but a defeat for the Democrats:
http://www.komotv.com/stories/35125.htm
Friday, February 4, 2005 - Page updated at 11:40 a.m.
UPDATE - 11:34 AM
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit
Democrats suffered major defeats this morning when Judge John Bridges denied the party's move to have the governor's election lawsuit dismissed.