But how many of those registered Dems in Ventura county are actually in the neighboring 23rd District? Probably a good portion. Lois Capps got a good chnuk of the coastal, wealthy, more liberal part of your county.

I still think you're underestimating the geography/ancestry issue. Basically, you got a lot of Jorgensens and ranchers in the north part of your district, and the south part is filled with cops and fireman. Do you really think you're going to elect a progressive Democrat? Just trying to be realistic here. It seems like unless Latino turn-out is huge, it's going to be hard to elect any Democrat there.