Calif. Race Reflects Fierce House Battle

The millions spent, the nasty ads and the big-name outside help are a testament to the tight, high-stakes California special election to replace Republican Randy "Duke" Cunningham, the disgraced former lawmaker doing time for accepting millions in bribes. Full Story »

Posted by Richard M. Mathews
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Posted by: Posted by Richard M. Mathews - May 23, 2006 - 11:36 AM PDT
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - May 23, 2006 - 1:14 PM PDT

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Fabrice Florin
3.5
by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

Good overview of the special election in to replace House Representative Randy Cunningham in San Diego. This report presents key facts, diverse viewpoints and multiple sources on this high-stakes, 'canary in the coal mine' election.

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Richard M. Mathews
2.4
by Richard M. Mathews - Oct. 1, 2008

Story includes a discredited accusation against Busby including an out-of-context quote without providing any defense against it other than saying that the ad was pulled. An accusation against Bilbray is also included without giving much of his side of the story.

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