The problem goes beyond one seat in the House of Representatives. Since there are only 3 races that are getting any attention (the one in California rarely gets mentioned), if the Democrats are able to pull this one out, that allows the media to downplay any public reaction against Obama’s policies, and allows Pelosi & Co. to put pressure on the “Blue Dogs” to vote for ObamaCare.
It makes me wonder what it would be like had Steele given half the money to David Harmer in the CA-10 that he gave to Scozzafava.
-PJ
Yes, you are absolutely correct about the national implications... an Owens victory means that Pelosicare passes this week.
I hope I am wrong, but I do not see how this helps Hoffman unless he makes the entire elction a referendum on Pelosi and can convince independents to vote for a down-ballot candidate.
I have gone from optimistic to very worried about this race.
This also means that the White House believes Corzine is going to LOSE and they had to salvage something.
I want Hell to rain on this traitor. This whole thing is unbelievable.