Hey, Politico, Did USAID Pay You for These Anti-Elon Headlines?
So, That's How DOGE Is Able to Find All This Government Waste So...
Are Trump's Tariffs Really Tariffs?
'60 Minutes' Exposed in Editing Scandal, Brian Stelter Turns PR Flak for Politico,...
Trump's Gaza Gambit and the Art of the Ultimate Deal
Baltics Declare Energy Independence From Russia. Rest of Europe Should Follow
Lara Trump's Fox News Show Upsets the Liberal Scolds
Trump Rides the Vibes, for Better or Worse
High Stakes at the FAA
Forward My Mail to Gaza
Democrats' Week Gets Worse As Russell Vought Confirmed As Director of OMB
No American Soldiers Needed for Trump Gaza Plan
Trump Signs Executive Order Sanctioning the ICC
Mainstream Media Outlets Sure Don't Like the White House Going After POLITICO for...
Joe Rogan Responds to Kamala Harris' Aides Claims on Interview
Tipsheet

How Did Critz Prevail?

Democrat Mark Critz beat Republican Tim Burns in the Pennsylvania special to fill the seat previously held by deceased Rep. John Murtha (D). This is a huge blow for Republicans.
Advertisement
Critz worked for Murtha, and Murtha was one of the most corrupt Congressmen in the history of American politics. 

It's true that both parties poured buckets of money into that race, but one would expect that Murtha's legacy would be too much to overcome. Combine that with a 33% approval rating for Obama in that district, and it becomes even more baffling. The district voted for McCain last election cycle, though it pulled for Kerry in 2004. But they also re-elected Murtha as some of his controversies were coming to light last cycle.

This district was seen as a bellweather for the November mid-terms, but I think that may be overrated. Elections are finicky, and they frequently don't predict much. But that doesn't mean losing this seat isn't painful.

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement