Pennsylvania Congressional Races

[JohnnyLongtorso]

I don't know why so many people around here love Melissa Hart so much. She lost in 2006 despite a 2-1 fundraising advantage, and now her fundraising is in the toilet. Altmire has built a moderate voting record in Congress, and besides, it's not like "OMG NANCY PELOSI SAN FRANCISCO LIBERAL!!!" has been working very well for the Republicans.

[JohnnyLongtorso]

I don't know why so many people around here love Melissa Hart so much. She lost in 2006 despite a 2-1 fundraising advantage, and now her fundraising is in the toilet. Altmire has built a moderate voting record in Congress, and besides, it's not like "OMG NANCY PELOSI SAN FRANCISCO LIBERAL!!!" has been working very well for the Republicans.

So she blew her race in 2006. I can't like her now?

If that's the kind of campaign instincts you want, you're welcome to her.

[JohnnyLongtorso]

Why did Mike Fitzpatrick not run a rematch?  I think he could have won

He wouldn't have. Murphy is too strong now. Plus, Fitz has some family health issues. He was going to run for State Representative this year but dropped out.

I don't know why so many people around here love Melissa Hart so much. She lost in 2006 despite a 2-1 fundraising advantage, and now her fundraising is in the toilet. Altmire has built a moderate voting record in Congress, and besides, it's not like "OMG NANCY PELOSI SAN FRANCISCO LIBERAL!!!" has been working very well for the Republicans.

So she blew her race in 2006. I can't like her now?

If that's the kind of campaign instincts you want, you're welcome to her.

I think she's learned her lesson. Plus, you still don't give me a reason to not like her record (to generally like her) just because she ran a poor campaign one time.

I was speaking from an electoral standpoint. I don't care if she bakes cookies for everyone in her district.