John Avlon : Media emphasizing Jenny Sanford and Stephen Colbert in special election . Throughout the debate , Colbert Busch stuck studiously to that script , presenting herself an a independent-minded moderate who can help change the tone in Washington , contrasting with Republicans ' increasing reputation for being too inflexible and uncompromising . In reality , the story is the race between Mark Sanford and Elizabeth Colbert Busch . He says there 's reason Democrats can hope to capture the seat . Comment:
John Avlon : Media emphasizing Jenny Sanford and Stephen Colbert in special election . In reality , the story is the race between Mark Sanford and Elizabeth Colbert Busch . He says there 's reason Democrats can hope to capture the seat . Comment: