Progressive Summer Lee ahead of moderate Steven Irwin

[ColinC]

Link to tweet

If she wins, it will be another likely addition to the squad

[Carlitos Brigante]

1. K&R! nt

[Polybius]

2. The one who called Biden a racist?

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[ColinC]

3. Nobody's perfect

If she is the Democratic nominee, I hope that you too will support her

[Polybius]

5. Like if Nina Turner had won?

n/t

[ColinC]

8. Who's that?

[AZProgressive]

10. She ran against Shontel Brown

She was a surrogate for Bernie Sanders twice and former Ohio State Senator.

[ColinC]

11. Oh. Did she ever beat a moderate long term incumbent Democrat?

[AZProgressive]

15. No

She ran for an open seat in 2021 against Shontel Brown and received about 44% of the vote and then primaries her in 2022 and lost with only about 30% . Shontel Brown is in the progressive caucus and a cosponsor for Medicare for All. Israel/Palestine was the major difference between the 2 candidates.

[ColinC]

16. Then no. Nothing like if Nina Turner had won.

Summer Lee has emphasized her support over and over again for Joe Biden, including on her website -despite the couple of tweets that suggested otherwise. She will likely be one of the strongest supporters for his infrastructure bill should the Dems keep the house.

[AZProgressive]

17. I agree

I’m glad Summer Lee won.

[ColinC]

19. This has been a really great night for progressives!

I'm blown away! I think I'm going to have to celebrate.

[Polybius]

18. She said voting for Biden is like eating a shit sandwich

So similar.

[ColinC]

20. Apparently she's had a strong change of heart because her entire campaign has largely been about how

much she supports him and his agenda.

[Cha]

12. Pres Biden was NEVER a "Racist"

That's FAR from "not perfect". Why would a Dem do that?

💙💛

[ColinC]

21. Agreed and shame on her for ever saying that. However, since her entire campaign has been focused

around Biden's agenda and supporting it, I imagine she has likely had a change of heart.

[Cha]

23. Well Thank You for saying that &

not trying to gloss over it like has been done.

I really hope so if she wins.

💙💛

[ColinC]

24. Honestly I think Biden has proven to his doubters that he absolutely the real deal

And many are now willing to fight with him for all of our democratic values.

[ColinC]

4. And indeed she may very well be the nominee

Link to tweet

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[Cha]

14. Mahalo for Shining the LIGHT!

💙💛

[msongs]

6. sounds like the wrong person is winning nt

[ColinC]

7. I generally prefer the more progressive candidate

And think that it will likely have an overall positive effect in the long term.

[msongs]

9. I generally prefer the candidate that supports joe biden nt

[ColinC]

13. Same. Which is why I'm glad she has had a change of heart.

[OnDoutside]

25. Time will tell if that's the case.

[ColinC]

26. Well considering she campaigned largely on Biden's agenda

And proclaimed her support for him, I would venture a guess that it is

[JI7]

22. Will she support Fetterman for Senate ?

[AntivaxHunters]

33. They're friends

and they both support the same policies.

[brooklynite]

27. Unlikely to win in November

R+12 district.

[ColinC]

28. That's the old 12th I guess. This one is solidly blue.

From 538:

The Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District remains too close to call. There, progressive state Rep. Summer Lee holds a tiny 523-vote lead over establishment-backed Steve Irwin. Since this is an open, solidly blue seat, Lee was seen as one of progressives’ best chances to add to their numbers tonight. She looks like she’s in good shape, but we don’t know how many ballots are outstanding and it’s possible Irwin could close the gap.

https://fivethirtyeight.com/live-blog/pa-nc-primary-elections-2022/

[ColinC]

29. D+8

https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/house-race-ratings

[BumRushDaShow]

30. More researching and less guessing

D +15 district



https://www.wesa.fm/wesa-voter-guide/2022-04-18/pa-election-2022-12th-congressional-district

[Voltaire2]

31. The Butthurt is strong in this thread.

It’s ok, the race hasn’t been called yet. She still might lose.

I guess it wasn’t a great night for the ever rightward shifting center.

[AntivaxHunters]

32. I am ecstatic Summer Lee won!

She'll be a great help with the Squad.
Young people are coming into power and they'll save this country!

[bigtree]

34. Summer Lee

Summer Lee @SummerForPA 1h
😊 😊 😊

Link to tweet

[bigtree]

35. kick.