They lost because the heavy Republican districts in Southern Cal. didn't vote in the same percentages as 2000 and 2004. 5 - 10 % less. W.T.H.
2000 and 2004 were Presidential elections. 2006 was a midterm. Turnout was pert near average for a midterm election, down about 3.5% from 2002. See the numbers for yourself here. Keep in mind the following: turnout doesn't always include absentee ballots. Don't rely on what the California MSM tells you. Earlier in the thread, I pointed out where the SF Chronic blatantly lied about turnout.