Special election in Florida to replace longtime congressman who died in October . Political pundits scrutinize race as bellwether for November midterms . From Barker to Biden to Bowzer to Bubba : Beside the national money and attention , the race also landed some big-time surrogates . TL;DR The Republican Party is trying to hold on to its House majority despite a string of recent setbacks, including the resignation of Rep. John Boehner and an embarrassing defeat by tea party favorite Shar@@ Democratic candidate making opponent 's lobbying background an issue .
Special election in Florida to replace longtime congressman who died in October . Political pundits scrutinize race as bellwether for November midterms . TL;DR The Republican Party is trying to hold on to its House majority despite a string of recent setbacks, including the resignation of Rep. John Boehner and an embarrassing defeat by tea party favorite Shar@@ Democratic candidate making opponent 's lobbying background an issue .