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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (168615)	8/10/2011 10:18:15 AM
From: Sam	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 544209

The writer fails to note that the districts were Republican leaning to begin with and that the RNC poured money and resources into this election as well. The outcome rested on just a couple of thousand votes. But I'm sure that the Rs are relieved, now their new redistricting map that makes even more Republican seats safer is less likely to be imperiled.

To: Tom Clarke who wrote (168615)	8/10/2011 11:54:39 AM
From: Win Smith	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 544209

I doubt that unions outspent the Republican money machine, which has much, much more money available to it. And this wasn't exactly a normal special election, an election involving 6 state legislators usually doesn't get a lot of national attention. As with the Wisconsin SC race, turnout was high, and the other side was just as motivated as the Democrats. They were mostly all strong Republican districts. The Democrats did well to pick up 2 seats, but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Next up: Walker recall, which is going to be statewide. Going to even tougher, needs 20% of last election total ballots in signatures to get it to a vote, but you got to try.