I gotta wear shades.

Chris Bowers looks to recent history...

Dating back to 1994...Our best effort was in 2000, when we ran candidates in 403 districts.

…before reporting some encouraging news...

Right now, however, we have 402 candidates set, even though just under half of all filing deadlines have passed. Recent deadlines included Missouri, South Carolina, and Arkansas. In all three states, we fielded a full slate of candidates. In fact, to date, there are only five districts where we have failed to field a candidate and the deadline has passed…

…and the good news just keeps on coming...

Just as importantly, it looks like Republicans will field a surprisingly low number of candidates in 2006.

Great stuff, but I wonder. Wouldn't it be fair to give Rahm and his team just a little pat on the back?