At the Democratic rally the other night, it was Dooley who promoted Rosenberg's candidacy more than any other elected official on the makeshift stage. Dooley could have been forgiven if he had been a bit self-absorbed. After all, he's the target of a million-dollar Republican effort to make him a former congressman. Rosenberg, of course, shouldn't be surprised by the lack of attention he has received from his party, his opponent or the media. He took on an entrenched Republican in a district that overwhelmingly favors GOP candidates.
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Desperate for attention Rosenberg has desperately tried to get media attention, going so far as having a monkey deliver a resume to Radanovich's office and hiring a truck that pulls a huge billboard around the district advertising his candidacy. But Rosenberg also has delivered thoughtful positions on a variety of major issues facing the nation and the district. He has a good political future, and this race may help him build a foundation for another campaign. But there is a downside to taking on an incumbent when victory is unlikely. If Rosenberg gets squashed on Tuesday, the voters may only remember the monkey business.