PA-18 Special Election - Lamb by a nose

[J. J.]

Probably a Republican win in a place where you would expect a Republican win.

[J. J.]

Was Saccone nominated in an open or closed primary?

He was nominated by party officials, which ought to tell you something about the PAGOP.

It is a convention of delegates elected or appointed by the GOP  county committees of the counties in the district.  I think it is one delegate per 1000 votes cast in the last presidential election. 

[J. J.]

It is basically small towns and older suburbs.  The suburbs have not been fashionable since the 70's.

Some sections are historically Republican.  I've referred to Ligonier as "East Prussia."  Yes, I grew up in that area. 

Westmoreland went Republican in 90's or 00's.  The part of the county that is Democratic is in the 12th.