Unlike the left wing stereotype of some rural repuplicans, some folks forget that republicans in the far east and west of the U.S. are educated and quite upscale. And though this district was “targeted” by the far right, the people of this district are more moderate. And they think for themselves. Its that simple. The national folks know this and they also know that in order to win in 2012, they will need the republicans from the far west and the atlantic states along with some states in the midwest, that dont vote on one issue only, if they are to regain the whitehouse. The tea bag folks would do well to listen and learn about these things if they want to join in the future success. If not? The libertarians are always looking for a few good…votes…. Good Luck to the 23rd !