Republican Rick Saccone concedes 8 days after Pennsylvania special election

[SoCalNative]

(CNN)Democrat Conor Lamb announced Wednesday that his Republican opponent, Rick Saccone, has conceded in the close special election last week for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District.

"Just got off the phone with my opponent, @RickSaccone4PA, who congratulated me & graciously conceded last Tuesday's election," Lamb tweeted Wednesday.

"I congratulate Mr. Saccone for a close, hard-fought race & wish him the best. Ready to be sworn in & get to work for the people of #PA18."

Former Saccone campaign spokesman Patrick McCann said he had spoken to Saccone's team Tuesday. "The tweet is accurate," he said.
National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Jesse Hunt also confirmed that Saccone had conceded.


https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/21/politics/lamb-saccone-concession/index.html

[RandySF]

1. What was the point of hanging on?

They're running in different districts in November.

[eleny]

2. Note to Roy Moore: See? It's not hard!

[Freddie]

3. Graciously conceded??

[Skittles]

5. I guess he is an asshole, just not as big an asshole as Moore

[Blue_true]

4. Most likely saw the result would not change.

Cut his losses to avoid been seen for what he is, a Dick.