Complex sentence: The district's shifting political leanings coupled with low support for President Bush make for the perfect opportunity for Maffei to win in 2008-and if Maffei's fundraising is any indication of his support, he is well on his way.
Split into simpler sentences: The district's shifting political leanings coupled with low support for President Bush make for the perfect opportunity for Maffei to win in 2008. And if Maffei's fundraising is any indication of his support, he is well on his way.