The State Of The Nation
Arlen Specter's party switch backfires as he fails to capture Democratic nod in Pennsylvania.
Also: Paul wins meaningless Kentucky primary in test of tea party
It should be noted that the Democratic turnout in Kentucky was much higher than the repugican vote.
And, this is supposed to be a year when repugicans, especially teabaggers, are extremely motivated?!
Democrat Mark Critz won PA-12, a seat the repugicans expected to pick up
This is a huge win for the Democrats .Mark Critz, the Democrat, won the seat long held by John Murtha. Republicans had considered this a prime pick up opportunity. But, the repugicans lost.
Yep, this was the race that was going to show how John Boehner was on his way to becoming Speaker. Oops.
Critz isn't exactly a progressive. But, given how cocky the Republicans have been about their electoral prospects, this is a sweet win.
UPDATE: More good news. This race may have put the kibosh on Newt Gingrich's presidential prospects. Newtie was the star at a fundraiser for Burns and some of the attendees wanted him to run for President:You might like to know that there have been seven special elections for U.S. House seats since the president's inauguration 16 months ago: NY20, IL5, CA32, CA10, NY23, FL19, and PA12.Democrats have won all seven.
Greeted by many in the crowd who want him to run for president in 2012, Gingrich half-jokingly said he would consider doing that "if you get (Burns) elected."
Senate primaries in three states reflect clear voter discontent with the political establishment.
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