Posted on 12/17/2014 9:59:42 AM PST by Kaslin
Martha McSally (R) has been officially declared the winner in Arizona's second congressional district by a razor-thin 167-vote margin over incumbent Rep. Ron Barber (D). This was the final race of the 2014 election that was yet to be decided, as Arizona law mandates a recount if an election is decided by fewer than 200 votes.
Member-elect McSally released the following statement thanking everyone who worked on her campaign and the people of southern Arizona:
"We're grateful to everyone who devoted their time and resources, especially during the extended vote and recount processes, to get us over the finish line," said McSally. "With the results of the recount now official, we can move forward as one community to bring Southern Arizonans the strong representation they deserve."
"There's no getting around that this was an incredibly close and hard-fought race. After what's been a long campaign season, it's time to come together and heal our community. That's why my focus will be on what unites us, not what divides us, such as providing better economic opportunity for our families and ensuring our country and community are kept safe."
"I sincerely thank Congressman Barber for his service over many years to Southern Arizona. I'll be seeking his input to continue strong constituent services and help ensure a smooth transition. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I know that we're a community dedicated and united in our love for Southern Arizona - And, together, we can make a positive difference."
McSally is a retired colonel who served in the Air Force. She was the first female fighter pilot to fly a combat mission and was the first female in U.S. history to command a fighter squadron in combat. Her victory puts the Republican majority in the House of Representatives at 247 to 118, a gain of 13 seats.
You must see this. Was on FR too.
Great news!
Well, she’s DLfromthedesert’s new Congresswoman, and I follow McSally on FaceBook. I like male and female fighter pilots.
:)
Glory, glory hallelujah!
Stop that!
LOL.
Good news.
I think this one extra seat gives us the biggest GOP majority since the 1920s.
too bad it’s being wasted
At this point with boner and Mcconnell what difference does it make!
I have great respect for our military. Not everyone who has been in the military is honorable.
You’re right.
Jinx, did you see this?
Ron Barber is no more! YAY!!!
< shrug >
So Boener has a bigger majority. BFD. He’s still a worthless, ass-kissing lout ... 0bama’s lickspittle. Unless she’s willing to stand up and oppose that brainless buffoon, it’s just SSDD.
The Demonicrats stabbed South Vietnam in the back, threw away our victory in the Vietnam War, and shat on every Vietnam veteran.
Great news.
So?
So now we’ll and extra 13 seats - for a 125 more R’s than D’s - in Congress.
You really think it’s gonna make a difference?
We couldn’t stop funding for illegal immigration amnesty - we couldn’t stop cutting back on our troops - we couldn’t do DIDDLY in the past two years - with an overwhelming majority...
Did you look at the vote count for that last fiasco?
Had a co-worker come in with the news.
It’s as I suspected; with oversight Barber just could not steal the election.
...but he tried...
Only a gain of 13 seats? I wanted 30 seats to be picked up...it was a failure, since Bonehead is Speaker...
Don't let it restore all that much. If this razor thin margin had been recounted in Minnesota, it would have been just as razor thin in the end, but the results would have reversed.
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