I live in that district. My small borough is on the fringe of it and there are approximately 900 residents who live there. Murtha received 15 votes in the last election.
I think many of the smaller municipalities voted that way but he carried Johnstown and Altoona for all the pork he got them over the years. They’re living in the past there and don’t see the big picture.
I believe we will win it just to due to turnout.
Not a explanation of the district (which McCain won in 2008, BTW), but an alert about the Special Election coming up.
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