You're right that the Democrats defamation of her is completely unfair. But if she seeks reelection, she has a safe House seat and the possibility of an influential committee assignment. That's not such a terrible thing.
I was just going to post what you did...
I don't know why Katherine won't just accept the House seat she has...she hasn't been there long...but, jeez, a lot of Reps stay in the House their whole career.