2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumScott Peters (D) wins 52nd Congressional District race (CA)
Rep. Brian Bilbray concedes to Scott Peters
11/16/12
In another blow to California Republicans, Rep. Brian Bilbray has conceded his race against Scott Peters for the San Diego-area seat, ending the Republican's second go-round in Congress.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-congress/2012/11/rep-brian-bilbray-concedes-to-scott-peters-149784.html
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/nov/16/rep-bilbray-unseated-peters-congressional-race/
ffr
(22,671 posts)First, yes, CA picks up another Democratic congressman. But more amazingly, that Democrat won in San Diego, the once safe haven of everything right-wing.
What a revelation! Thanks!
Cha
(297,655 posts)absolutley right..it's at least Twice as Good News! And, it was so close but we Won!
FreeState
(10,580 posts)It was supposed to be a safe GOP pick up
San Diego had a democratic sweep - seriously. We won nearly everything (I don't count Issa as he is county not city)
Cha
(297,655 posts)Thanks for the info, FreeState.. Cunningham's was part of Rancho Santa Fe, I think..wonder who got that District?
FreeState
(10,580 posts)US REPRESENTATIVE 49th District DARRELL ISSA (R)
US REPRESENTATIVE 50th District DUNCAN D. HUNTER (R)
US REPRESENTATIVE 51st District JUAN VARGAS (D)
US REPRESENTATIVE 52nd District Scott Peters (D)
US REPRESENTATIVE 53rd District Susan Davis (D)
Cha
(297,655 posts)Boo! Thanks FreeState~
TroyD
(4,551 posts)That's where his big mansion is.
TroyD
(4,551 posts)The Republicans are likely to lose 3 members of the House of Representatives from California. Mary Bono Mack has already conceded, and next will probably be Dan Lungren.
oswaldactedalone
(3,491 posts)TroyD
(4,551 posts)http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/Physician-ousts-GOP-Rep-Dan-Lungren-in-Calif-4042022.php
Filibuster Harry
(666 posts)ancianita
(36,133 posts)How's that gerrymandate, now, Boner!
Zorro
(15,749 posts)He used his young daughter (who stated she had terminal cancer in an ad) to promote his candidacy.
I think even Republicans thought that was over the line.
Misskittycat
(1,916 posts)Wounded Bear
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