Go Francine, GO.

Via Calipendence re Francine Busby. Only ten days to go.

Moonie Times:

In any race this tight there is always more campaigning to be done, and this is no different. However, my best assessment is that Mr. Bilbray will win this thing. He has picked up several important endorsements, including The San Diego Union-Tribune and Mayor Jerry Sanders. Historically he has been a masterful vote-getter, having defeated three incumbents in his career, plus defeating a wealthy businessman who wildly outspent him -- despite Bilbray running very few radio or TV ads- in the April special election. Conversely, local Democrats often privately complain to me that Mrs. Busby "looks too matronly." One of the keys to the election could be Republican voter turnout.
The stakes are high here. Not only will this election possibly determine which party takes control over the House, but it may also determine the future course and costs for America on everything, including education, health care, government budgets, employment, and countless other areas.
The even-higher stakes: How the election in California's 50th drives the national "template" for campaign platforms, talking points and fundraising -- something Karl Rove and Howard Dean will microscope over the next two weeks."

funny.

* Hotline:

The 6/6 CA 50 runoff between ex-Rep. Brian Bilbray (R) and Francine Busby (D) will test the potency of both immigration and ethics -- two of the main '06 campaign issues.

The DCCC has hammered away at Bilbray in ads over ties to lobbyists. A win or close call by Busby would suggest that ethical missteps could, in fact, play nationally. Or else that the conservative base just isn't that interested in helping elect Republicans.
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Here's what makes Republicans nervous about the race, though: the party is fractured, with millionaire Bill Hauf attacking Bilbray on his right flank.

And despite Bilbray's immig. credentials and criticism of Bush on the issue, the San Diego Minutemen endorsed an independent, William Griffith.

Go Francine, Go.