[Dane]

Regardlesss of turnout, how does a challenger garner 44% of the vote against one of the most conservative members of Congress in "one of the most conservative districts in the US?

Uh Jacob got a whopping 2% bump, while spending 6 times the amount Cannon's challenger did in 04 and focusing on the same issue, immigration.

Plus there was massive local publcity for this "immigration referendum" and the voters still gave a big yawn.

[kabar]

You can spin it any way you want, but Jacob received 44% of hte vote in a conservative district against a five term Rep with a 100% ACU rating. Cannon spent $815,687 against Jacob's $383,860. Cannon had the endorsement of POTUS. Cannon voted for the House bill. The race should never have been that close against a no-name opponent.

I for one could not understand why Cannon was even being challenged. That said, immigration is an issue that can be used for the GOP in the mid-terms. The House listening tour will confirm that.

If you go to Cannon's website, you will notice the prominent banner scrolling across the page, "Stop illegal immigration." Cannon was forced to demonstrate that he is a hardliner, enforcement first supporter on illegal immigration and secure borders. He obviously felt that his stance on immigration was a key factor in the primary. He didn't come out and support the Senate bill or the President's comprehensive reform approach.