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One week from today—PA House control at stake

Welcome to the Tuesday, January 31, Brew.

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Popcorn and memes: US Democrats find humour in ‘speakergeddon’

With Republican infighting over speaker persisting, many Democrats shared lighthearted takes on the voting marathon.

Al Jazeera

For retiring US Rep. Mike Doyle, 'no regrets' as his consequential career in Congress ends

PITTSBURGH — This was a bad idea, Susan Doyle told her husband.

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11 state legislative special elections have been scheduled for 2023

Welcome to the Wednesday, December 14, Brew.

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Super PAC money could kill Democrats

If Democratic leaders don't crack down on super PAC spending, they'll lose control of the party to billionaires

Salon

How Summer Lee's historic win in Pa.'s 12th Congressional District reverberates beyond politics

PITTSBURGH — Summer Lee’s historic victory in Tuesday’s midterm election secured her a place in history as Pennsylvania’s first Black congresswoman, but experts and organizers say her win speaks to a broader movement that is focused on representation and beliefs rather than solely electability.

Tribune News Service

New generation of candidates stakes claim to Democratic party’s future

The leadership in Washington may be geriatric but key wins for younger candidates suggest a generational change is under way

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Summer Lee to be 1st Black woman from Pa. in US House after defeating Mike Doyle in 12th district

A decisive victory swept progressive Democrat Summer Lee into history, with her victory in Pennsylvania's newly drawn 12th Congressional District making her the first Black woman to represent the state in the U.S. House.

Tribune News Service

Summer Lee overcomes AIPAC onslaught

AIPAC poured a ton of money into the race to oppose Lee in the primary and later boost her Republican opponent

Salon

Progressive candidates score crucial wins in midterm elections

Support from Bernie Sanders and other pols and key turnout by Gen Z voters led to victories in Texas, Florida and other states

The Guardian - US

Historic wins: Women, Gen Z and LGBTQ candidates celebrate series of firsts in midterms

Maxwell Frost, 25, became the youngest congressman in history while Democrat Maura Healey of Massachusetts goes down in the history books as the first openly lesbian governor in US history

The Independent UK

Democrat Deluzio wins US House seat in Pennsylvania

Election lawyer Chris Deluzio is headed to Washington after winning an open U.S. House seat north of Pittsburgh

The Independent UK

It’s official: Congress won’t get another Mike Doyle - Roll Call

In the end, Mike Doyle couldn’t replace Mike Doyle in the hearts of Pittsburgh voters, as progressive Summer Lee held the seat for Democrats.

Roll Call

Pennsylvania Jewish Voters May Vote Republican To Defeat Israel Critic Summer Lee

Republican Mike Doyle is closing the gap with Democrat Summer Lee in the final days of the race.

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AIPAC Spends Big Against Pittsburgh-area Progressive Congressional Candidate

Throughout the long primary season, pro-Israel Democratic organizations successfully supported the pro-Israel candidates.

The Independent UK

Five takeaways from the final weekend before the election

Trump picks his first fight with Ron DeSantis while Democrats go all-in on Pennsylvania in the final days before polls close, Eric Garcia reports from Pittsburgh

Roll Call

At the Races: Are we there yet? - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Guardian - US

Pittsburgh Jews decry pro-Israel group’s support for Republican extremists

Aipac is spending millions to oppose Democrat who would be Pennsylvania’s first Black female member of Congress

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GOP reaches deeper into Biden-land with new spending in solid-blue districts

These districts voted for Biden by as much as 20 points.

Tribune News Service

Biden's decision on student loans brings boost to both parties — for totally different reasons

PITTSBURGH — In a rare moment of unity between the two major political parties, both Democrats and Republicans in Pennsylvania met with excitement President Joe Biden's decision last week to cancel a large chunk of student debt for individual borrowers.

Salon

AIPAC funnels GOP money into Dem races

Despite claiming bipartisan interest, the United Democracy Project hasn't spent money on a single Republican race

Roll Call

Will the Democrats’ working-class strategy pay off? - Roll Call

Democrats have long known they have trouble attracting working-class voters. Will recent candidates and outreach pay off in 2022?

Al Jazeera

US elections: How pro-Israel spending affects Palestine advocacy

Despite massive AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, advocates say debate over US support for Israel not going away.

The Guardian - US

Progressives take aim at Democratic leadership over support for centrist candidates

House leaders’ support for Henry Cuellar over Jessica Cisneros in Texas elections has left progressives seething

Salon

To win, the left needs more money

Summer Lee's victory shows how progressives can beat super PACs: by fighting — and winning — the money war

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