[MinorityRepublican]

Why is mainstream media quiet about this?

[clearcarbon]

"Why is mainstream media quiet about this?

They were probably ready to hail it as a "bellweather" when a newly hired editor questioned it.

[rxsid]

"Why is mainstream media quiet about this?"

A couple of reasons:

1. He appears to be a conservative first generation Hispanic former combat military pilot who graduated from the Naval Academy who is strong on national security (including the borders), is pro business and defends the Constitution.

2. Because it's been 22 years since a Republican has flipped a Democratic-held House seat in California.