In his Nov. 29 column, Bill Marvel made some interesting observations about my loss in the District 8 race, but it was based on an incomplete analysis of the results. This column will address Marvel’s assertions and explain the metrics used.
Marvel referred to my statement given to Daymond Steer in which I stated I was disappointed to lose but it was expected, given the 7-point Republican lean of District 8.
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