to be huge and down state turnout is going to be crucial. >> chicago's suburbs is where the kirk campaign thinks opportunity knocks. >> and we have to go vote for kirk, so-- >> great. >> and thank you so much. >> i think, especially independents and a lot of democrats really want to check and balance in the next congress. >> now, there is some anxiety amongst g.o.p. circles in and around illinois tonight over this particular race. a g.o.p. insider tells me that they would be going much better with the get out the vote effort in the state if it were not for the money troubles at the rnc. this insider says that kirk still should win, but this race is very, very close, bret. >> bret: live from chicago tonight, steve, thanks. >> megyn: voters in california decide two big races tuesday. we'll check in on those right after this break.