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What does the election loss mean for the GOP?

Republican Rick Saccone ,Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in McKeesport, Pa. Saccone is running against Democrat Conor Lamb in a special election being held for the PA 18th Congressional District vacated by Republican Tim Murphy. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Credit: Keith Srakocic

Credit: Keith Srakocic

Republican Rick Saccone ,Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in McKeesport, Pa. Saccone is running against Democrat Conor Lamb in a special election being held for the PA 18th Congressional District vacated by Republican Tim Murphy. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 15, 2018

Democrats squeaked out a win in the special House election in Pennsylvania Tuesday. What will that mean for Republicans in the fall midterm elections? A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the right:

Why It doesn't Matter Who the Winner Is in PA-18

From Real Clear Politics: The loss isn’t exactly as it appears.

Republicans need to start calling the Democrats' bluff if they want to win elections

From Fox News: The GOP is beginning to see the same message problems Democrats have been dealing with.

After PA-18 squeaker, Democrats face a choice

From The Federalist: The left has to decide if it can shift to the center.

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