Would Reid try to steal the election if he could not outright win it? There are some interesting views on this. Read this great article by John Ralston, a really good reporter.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/ralstons-flash/2010/oct/26/angle-campaign-attorney-reid/
http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/ralstons-flash/2010/oct/26/angle-campaign-attorney-reid/