They were busy passing internet gambling bans...
The Poker Players Alliance, which had fought the measure banning banks and credit card companies from servicing Internet gambling firms, targeted Leach and other sponsors with e-mails to its members and publicity in poker magazines. A post-election survey paid for by the gambling group found a net 5 percent swing against Leach attributable to that issue.
But he lost, 51 percent to 48 percent...
Stupid is as stupid does. Seeing him lose was some satisfaction. IIRC, he campaigned for Obama.