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How Pennsylvania politicians reacted to Joe Biden’s win
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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa.:
mood. pic.twitter.com/F5sowpoTwd
— Bob Casey Jr. (@Bob_Casey) November 7, 2020
State Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Philadephia:
I will join masses of people at Independence Hall today to celebrate our fragile #democracy that just barely beat down creeping #fascism with Black women leading the way for the collective benefit of a bruised & battered nation.
— Rep. Chris Rabb (@RepRabb) November 7, 2020
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Philadelphia:
NEVER DOUBT PENNSYLVANIA!
— Rep. Malcolm “Biden/Harris WON” Kenyatta (@malcolmkenyatta) November 7, 2020
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman:
Now *THAT’S* ball game. pic.twitter.com/z5JwhbRA5A
— Jawn Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) November 7, 2020
Former Gov. Tom Ridge
John McCain was a friend and great patriot. I was honored to be a pall bearer at his funeral. While he & President-elect Biden differed on many issues, they respected each other & the institutions of our democracy, articulated beautifully by @cindymccain. John would be pleased!
— Gov. Tom Ridge (@GovRidge) November 7, 2020
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-2nd District:
Proud it was #Pennsylvania that officially put #Biden over the top! #Election2020 #BidenHarris2020
— US Rep Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle) November 7, 2020
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-4th District:
We sure will! Can’t wait to get to work. https://t.co/Ptjwb36NMj
— Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (@RepDean) November 7, 2020
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-5th District:
The will of the people prevails. Congratulations to President-elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris on this historic victory.
We are in this fight with you to build a better nation for this generation, and the next, and I am ready to get to work. pic.twitter.com/BXvRvw74xl
— Mary Gay Scanlon (@marygayscanlon) November 7, 2020
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-6th District:
Civility and decency won.
President-elect Joe Biden.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Chrissy Houlahan (@HoulahanForPa) November 7, 2020
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, D-17th District:
Congratulations to President-elect @JoeBiden. You won the battle for the soul of the nation. pic.twitter.com/ADMZpYqEZe
— Conor Lamb (@ConorLambPA) November 7, 2020
“Regardless of party, all Americans must accept the results of the election once they are certified, including President Trump and former Vice President Biden,” Smucker said in a statement issued just prior to national outlets projecting Biden won.https://t.co/B3MWnnuQWn
— Gillian McGoldrick (@gill_mcgoldrick) November 7, 2020
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