Reply #5: The GOP's wet dream this election has been to put California into play.

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That has been their goal all along. Force the Dems to spend in California, a consistent Dem pick-up, that would drain the war chest to have to run ads in such a populous and large area.

I do believe that California is a lot closer than we want to believe. It really is the 900 pound gorilla in the corner for the Dems this year.

The state elected Arnold, why should we be surprised when the state is no longer solid blue? I don't think it will go to Bush, but I do believe the Dems are going to have to put some cash into California to shore it up.

Many site the recent Census reports that had more people moving into California from traditional Red states. In the past, most of Cali's new citizens where from the Northeast, looking to escape the horrific winters. This could explain the shift towards to the GOP that is happening in California right now.