[Major Matt Mason]

I want to believe Rush, but the GOP's record in special elections in recent times is not very good, and might well be indicative of bigger problems within the party.

[okie01]

but the GOP's record in special elections in recent times is not very good, and might well be indicative of bigger problems within the party.

Don't over-estimate the opposition.

It's rarely remarked upon, but remember the unique circumstances of this particular special election: The special election was held on the same day and in the same locations as the statewide Democrat primary.

In other words, it was optimum conditions for getting Democrats to the polls.