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On the surface, looks great. Young blood with great experience already! (Original Post) Roland99 Dec 2017 OP
Looks good! Here's another: panader0 Dec 2017 #1
That would be a great win! Roland99 Dec 2017 #3
I agree. saidsimplesimon Dec 2017 #2
Conor Lamb needs your help NOW! Election is March 13. blue neen Dec 2017 #4
This is the next major election crazycatlady Dec 2017 #5
good resume NewJeffCT Dec 2017 #6
His GOPee opponent is a real mediavalist oaf, and looks like death warmed over besides. sandensea Dec 2017 #7
Saccone sure seems like one sac! Roland99 Dec 2017 #8
A cross between Archie Bunker and Larry the Cable Guy. sandensea Dec 2017 #11
Just donated to Conor's campaign and also Beto O'Rourke who is running for Ted Cruz's seat iluvtennis Dec 2017 #9
Just when things seem so bleak, a candidate comes along to bring some light Shanti Mama Dec 2017 #10
Wow. Penn law degree. gristy Dec 2017 #12

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)
2. I agree.
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 04:28 PM
Dec 2017

We must research, before giving an endorsement. I see a landslide for Democrats in 2018, if we select impeccable candidates, or imperfect ones with an expressed desire to change.

blue neen

(12,327 posts)
4. Conor Lamb needs your help NOW! Election is March 13.
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 05:16 PM
Dec 2017

He is running in the Special Election on March 13, 2018 for Tim Murphy's previous seat in PA-18.

Conor Lamb is a terrific candidate!

crazycatlady

(4,492 posts)
5. This is the next major election
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 05:19 PM
Dec 2017

And like Doug Jones, we need all hands on deck. Traditionally R district but if we can turn Alabama blue...

Roland99

(53,342 posts)
8. Saccone sure seems like one sac!
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 06:24 PM
Dec 2017
A gathering of GOP delegates at Southpointe Golf Club was closed to the media, but the Democrats held a forum that was open to the press as each candidate had five minutes to make a case.



Saccone is one of the most conservative members of the General Assembly.[5][4] He is also known for his strong advocacy of gun rights.[5][4] In 2017, Saccone sponsored at least four bills seeking to expand the rights of gun owners; one such bill would amend state law to prohibit discrimination against gun carriers; a co-sponsorship memorandum for the bill criticized Chuck E. Cheese's for its "policy barring customers from carrying firearms inside" the venue.[4]

In 2013, Saccone attracted attention for introducing the National Motto Display Act, a bill to require public school districts in Pennsylvania to post "In God We Trust" (the national motto) in every school building.[5][8]

The 2013 legislation failed, but in 2016, Saccone co-sponsored similar legislation (which would encourage but not mandate the posting of the motto in schools). The bill passed on a 179-20 vote in May 2016. The legislation was criticized by secular advocacy groups, such as the Freedom from Religion Foundation.[9]

Also in 2013, Saccone sponsored a "day of prayer" resolution, seeking to designate April 30 as a National Fast Day.



In February 2017, Saccone filed with the FEC to run for United States Senate in the 2018 election, seeking to challenge incumbent Bob Casey Jr., and officially declared his candidacy later that month.[14][15] Saccone is a supporter of Donald Trump and has pledged to be a Trump ally if elected to the Senate.

sandensea

(21,650 posts)
11. A cross between Archie Bunker and Larry the Cable Guy.
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 08:33 PM
Dec 2017

Like most of today's Republicans.

Excellent info. Thanks!

Shanti Mama

(1,288 posts)
10. Just when things seem so bleak, a candidate comes along to bring some light
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 07:37 PM
Dec 2017

He has the kind of background that will appeal to many different types of people.
I will support him.

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