In an interview with the Washington Times yesterday, Democratic Rep. Barney Frank expressed confidence that he would be reelected — and blamed the “right-wing media talk show hosts” for choosing “to target” him.

Acknowledging that he was in a “tougher race,” Frank attributed his more high-profile status to his 2007 promotion to the chairmanship of the banking committee, and the anger of some over the financial reform bill.

“I’ve had Hannity, Limbaugh, Beck basically say things about me that weren’t true and if people say things that aren’t true over time and you don’t respond, then it has an impact, so I’m responding,” said Frank.

Frank disputed the poll done by GOP candidate Sean Bielat’s campaign that showed Bielat only 10 percentage points behind Frank, saying that his own polls give him a more generous lead.

For more on the Frank/Bielat race, check out my article about how Bielat is the most challenging competitor Frank’s had since 1982.