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From the diaries with a little editing. Let's make sure the NRCC wastes their $3.1 million (and counting) -- kos)
The Republicans are pissing their pants over the upcoming CA-50 special election, according to an article in US News.
Staffers from the National Republican Congressional Committee are quietly telling GOP House members to prepare for a possible loss in the June 6 special election to fill the seat of Randy "Duke" Cunningham, now in prison for taking bribes. The Southern California district is heavily Republican, but some GOP insiders believe that Democrat Francine Busby will defeat former GOP Rep. Brian Bilbray and go on to win a full term in November. More alarming some worry that a Bilbray defeat could signal the GOP's loss of control of the House. The NRCC has already pumped $3.1 million into the race. "It is becoming more and more likely," says one GOP strategist, "that Bilbray will squeak out a victory." But another longtime Republican operative isn't so sure. "This is a district we should never lose," he says. "It's the stink of Cunningham, and the Bush problem."
There you have it. The Republicans are running scared and Francine is running right behind them. If the grassroots in CA and across the country can put their muscle behind one last big push, we can put her over the top!