At the time, I didn't pay much attention to the very close race between Cantwell and Gorton last time around. Now, after watching the governor's race stolen in broad daylight, I have to wonder whether Slade Gorton actually won that race, but the pilfering of the Senate seat was a little more secretive.
Gorton -probably- lost. It was by 2200, not 129. But yes, all the crap that was turned up in 2004 kinda made you have to wonder.