In his victory speech, Lamb promised to help people secure their jobs, pensions, and protect their families. He vowed to work with anyone to accomplish that. He will be sworn in next month and will serve the remainder of Murphy’s term– about six months.
Pres. Trump said Lamb defeated Saccone because he sounds like Republican. He ran like Trump. The young Democrat’s victory embarrassed Republicans because the 18th district of Pennsylvania is a deep red, “Trump country.” The President won 20 percentage points against Hillary Clinton in the district.
NRCC says Lamb becomes the most endangered Democrat
Later this year, Lamb will run in the 17th district of Pennsylvania because the state’s congressional map was redrawn. Saccone is expected to run in the 14th district.
On Thursday, Chris Martin, the spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), said, “Conor Lamb just became the most endangered Democrat in the country. If he manages to make it through a Democratic primary he’ll face Keith Rothfus, a well-funded and battle-tested leader.”
