Tsongas declared winner of Mass. special election

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http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/tsongas-declared-winner-of-massachusetts-special-election-2007-10-16.html

Tsongas declared winner of Mass. special election
By Aaron Blake
October 16, 2007
Democrat Niki Tsongas has won the special election to replace Rep. Marty Meehan (D-Mass.), according to local reports.

The Associated Press called the race for Tsongas shortly after 9 p.m. EST. She held a 51-46 lead over Republican Jim Ogonowski with 86 percent of precincts reporting.

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“She is a lifelong advocate for children and working families in Massachusetts,” Van Hollen said. “Niki will be a tremendous asset to the Democratic caucus. Massachusetts voters sent a clear message: They support candidates who fight for their values to provide children’s health care and work to end the war in Iraq.”

Van Hollen’s Republican counterpart praised the close results in the Democratic-leaning district as a sign of things to come.

“Tonight, Jim Ogonowski sent a message to the Washington establishment and the Democratic Party that will reverberate throughout next year’s election. Democrats have officially forfeited the mantle of change," said National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.). “Jim’s hard-fought, grassroots campaign exposed a shift in the political tide, and most impressively, he did it in the bluest of blue states.”

[papau]

1. 46% - his son died on 9/11 and he was well financed - seems the GOP hot button made be fading n/t

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2. Great news! Another Tsongas!