republicans have chosen hard-core conservatives incapable of winning a statewide race. but carly fiorina's moderate poll tixes and deep pockets give her the best chance to beat boxer. >> the qualities that are going to be super important for any republican challenger to barbara boxer, first and foremost are money. they're going to have to be able to compete with her. clearly carly fiorina can compete with barbara boxer from money standpoint. >> reporter: barbara raised more than $7 million. while g.o.p. opponents are gaining ground, her poll numbers are very close to those at this point in 2004. when she won with 58% of the vote. in los angeles, anita vogel, fox news. >> bret: boxer and her congressional colleagues are losing ground with the public. rasmussen reports says voter dissatisfaction with congress reached 71%. record for that particular poll. only 10% of those surveyed said congress is doing a good or excellent job.