Scandal-plagued lieutenant governor toppled by tattooed mayor for Dem nomination [in PA]

[alp227]

Source: The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA)

The popular, progressive and tattooed mayor of Braddock, John Fetterman, pulled off a stunning victory Tuesday night, beating four Democratic opponents for the nomination for lieutenant governor, including the embattled incumbent Mike Stack.

Fetterman was one of four Democratic challengers who jumped into the race against Stack after Stack became vulnerable from a series of scandals last year and a chilly relationship with the governor during his first term.

Fetterman trounced the competition by claiming more than 40 percent of the votes, with 75 percent of the precincts reporting.

Read more: http://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/05/democratic_primary_pa_lieutena.html

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https://johnfetterman.com/

[stuffmatters]

1. Great News. Saw Fetterman on Bourdain's Pittsburgh episode. Was rooting for him.

[BumRushDaShow]

2. Had voted for Nina Ahmad and from what I heard, she came in 2nd behind Fetterman. nt

[malthaussen]

3. Hoo-rah!

I don't live in PA anymore, but I am rooting for Mr Fetterman.

-- Mal