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AnotherMother4Peace

(4,239 posts) Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:54 PM Nov 2012

"Jenkins: 'A' word: Bilbray's scarlet letter losing luster" Another Repub bites the dust - San Diego [View all]

Source: North County Times

"The political stars are not lining up for Brian Bilbray, the North County congressman who appears to have narrowly lost to Democrat Scott Peters the privilege of representing the new, more southern 52nd District."

Read more: http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/columnists/jenkins/jenkins-a-word-bilbray-s-scarlet-letter-losing-luster/article_08dc7a95-ad67-596d-b2bd-872d0d00e572.html

The North County Times is calling it for Democrat Scott Peters in San Diego. I always get nervous about celebrating too early - but it's looking good.

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"Jenkins: 'A' word: Bilbray's scarlet letter losing luster" Another Repub bites the dust - San Diego [View all] AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2012 OP

do like repubs do, claim the mandate and show up for the swearing-in anyway nt msongs Nov 2012 #1

About time Fence rider Nov 2012 #2

He had to spend a lot of money this go round. Peters did too. Bilbray will go back to lobbying. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2012 #6

This would be an important pickup!! longship Nov 2012 #3

I'm THRILLED that Bilbray is out! begin_within Nov 2012 #4

wasn't Bilbray's original election pretty suspect? rurallib Nov 2012 #5

Bilbray's always been hinky, and a poser. nt AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2012 #7

I think his first election was "Imperial Beach's Surfing Mayor." begin_within Nov 2012 #11

Yeah I guess he surfed, but he was always anti environment & pro big business AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2012 #12

Yeah but I have Issa..booo SHRED Nov 2012 #8

FINALLY!! This race as lost two days ago. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #9

I Called His Office in Solana Beach USMCMustang Nov 2012 #10

I'm glad Brian Bribery, eh, Bilbray lost. The way he gained his seat was borderline illegal. 4lbs Nov 2012 #13

This is the best news! Keeping my fingers crossed for the final tally! nt bananas Nov 2012 #14