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Four Democratic candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) won primary elections Tuesday, a major victory for the socialist movement.

In the Pittsburgh area, Summer Lee and Sara Innamorato, both members of DSA, won primaries for House Districts 34 and 21, respectively.

Lee and Innamorato defeated state representatives Paul Costa and Dom Costa, who are cousins. They do not have Republican opponents in the general election.

And in Philadelphia, Democrats Elizabeth Fiedler and Kristin Seale won primaries in House Districts 184 and 168. Fielder does not have a GOP opponent in the general election, while Seale will take on Rep. Christopher Quinn.

All four female candidates unseated male state representatives.

Arielle Cohen, co-chair of the Pittsburgh DSA chapter, told HuffPost that she feels a "monumental shift" after the victories, noting DSA’s growing membership since President Trump's election.

"We won on popular demands that were deemed impossible. We won on health care for all, we won on free education,” she said.

“We’re turning the state the right shade of red tonight,” she added.

Unfortunately, the people of Pennsylvania will live to regret this vote!

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Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:
“We’re turning the state the right shade of red tonight,” she added.

At least there’s no attempt to disguise their goals.

I didnt know there is such a group in Pennsylvania. I would however like for this so called DSA pay for what they won on, unopposed, out of their own pockets.

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Originally posted by Cousin Vinnie:
Unfortunately, the people of Pennsylvania will live to regret this vote!

They had noone running against them. I agree with you just the same.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:

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Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:
“We’re turning the state the right shade of red tonight,” she added.

At least there’s no attempt to disguise their goals.

Indeed. They are communists; enemies of the Constitution. Taking the oath of office will be nothing but a formality for them. Is that area so entrenched that no one is willing to oppose these commies?

Note that they are in districts with little or no Republicans already.
Not much difference except that these candidates are more truthful in their affiliations.

As I recall, the last presidential candidate of that benighted party couldn't explain the difference between her party and the socialists, when asked that specific question in an interview before the election.

So, here two years later, it's not a shock that Socialists in Democrat clothing are out in force again, or that some win (D) primaries. It would be a shock if they won in November in competitive districts.

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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
Taking the oath of office will be nothing but a formality for them.

So sad, so true.