The left is invigorated by the win in the Pennsylvania special election. A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

1. Conor Lamb roared. Republicans should quake.
From The New York Times: It's a long way to November, but the right should be worried.

2. The big lesson from Tuesday's special election
From CBS: Will the Democrats move to the center. They should consider it, because that's where the winner of Pa.-18 is sitting.

3. Trump's spin on Saccone won't work
From CNN: President Donald Trump needs to stop deflecting the loss of Pa.-18. It was all about him.

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