[JulieRNR21]

Radio Station says that Dims have put up 4 million to help Busby.

And Dims are saying that even if she loses....if she comes close...then the Dims will claim a bad omen for the GOP since the district is so Republican.

[Gunder]

Busby won't even have to "come close" for Dems to still call it a win. Bank on it.

[onyx]

LOL -- democrats will spin it best they can. I am waiting for Roger to declare Brian the winner so I can go to bed. I have a splitting headache and can barely see to type...lol. (Yes I have to look at the keyboard). :)

[blogblogginaway]

The MSM is playing this as a 'bellweather' for Nov. If Busby loses, they can't have it both ways.

[Torie]

Pombo is not exactly tearing up the pavement, against the arch 79 year old "RINO." I would move him up on your list, antiguv, assuming the San Joaquin County results are not dramatically different

Thomas (Tom) A. Benigno                       670    7.0   
  Paul N. "Pete" Mc Closkey, Jr.              3,584   37.6   
* Richard W. Pombo                            5,269   55.4 

[Soul Seeker]

Dems always say that.

The fact is that they did outspend Republicans.

It's also a special election, which is usually low turnout by Reps/Conservatives.

On a day the Dems choose their Governor.

In a district where the Republican was convicted which is why the seat is open.

Dems should win. A loss by any margin is terrible for their prospects in a year where GOP base voters are upset as well.

The key issue of this race was illegal immigration. This races goes Bilbray that's a big referendum on the issue's ability to protect a seat under the advantages Dems had going for them.

Can thank the Minutemen, Busby's stupidity, and Bilbray's position on illegal immigration if he wins.