republicans are becoming something of an endangered species in california. today republican congressman brian bilbray who has been on the show lost his bid for re-election in the san diego area. bilbray conceded the race to democrat scott peters. in his state s newly drawn 52nd district. last night the associate the press called the race in the seventh district. there longtime republican congressman and hardball guest dan lundgren is out. tote notre dame guy. that brings california s congressional delegation to only 15 republicans. wow. we ll be right back. grand chero, tell them it s like being nestled in an eight-way, adjustable, heated and ventilated seat surrounded by a 500-watt sound system while floating on a suspension made of billowy clouds.