Democrats are close to an upset in Pennsylvania that could have national implications

[mystery-ak]

Democrats are close to an upset in Pennsylvania that could have national implications
by Laura Barrón-López
 and Al Weaver
 | March 12, 2018 01:01 AM

Democrat Conor Lamb is days away from a possible win in a long-held Republican congressional district that went for President Trump by 20 points.

If Lamb wins — a once-inconceivable feat — it will be the first national victory for Democrats in 2018, providing further evidence of an impending “blue wave.”

The race, once considered a pulse check on Trump, is now neck-and-neck, with Lamb up slightly in the polls. Fearful of losing the southwest Pennsylvania seat, Republicans have poured nearly $10 million toward boosting GOP candidate Rick Saccone.

By November, the district, which borders West Virginia and includes the Pittsburgh suburbs, may not even exist. But the outcome of the March 13 special election will have far-reaching implications. If Republicans lose, they will be in cleanup mode, rushing to mitigate the damage to their brand. For Democrats, a win, or near win, sends a signal to their base that they can come out on top in deeply red districts.

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[Frank Cannon]

Bleh. This election means nothing. The GOP'er is a loser. The state party knows he's a loser and have given up on the race.

Bad candidates lose no matter what the make up of the district is.

[Victoria33]

@mystery-ak

I think the Trump rally will bring out every Trump voter so the Republican should win since Trump took the state.  Only reason the Rep wouldn't win is if he is a very poor candidate and the Dem is a much better candidate and I don't know that.