[Impeach98]

PING

[calcowgirl]

Thanks for the Ping--and thanks to Howard for everything he does.

Question:

I understand the June runoff and the call for "unity" around the Republican winner (Bilbray) in this special election (open primary) to fill the remaining Cunningham term. Bilbray is clearly better than Busby(D), but doesn't resemble much of a Republican.

So, what's the plan for the regular June PRIMARY? 70% of Republicans did not support the liberal Bilbray in this election. There is a chance to put someone more conservative in the seat for the full 4 year term. Will there be any uniting of conservative candidates for a strong conservative coalition? With 12 Republicans officially on the ballot, anything less will result in a re-do of what we just saw.