In Stone: Democrats Win NY-20

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Well, it took almost a month but just minutes ago, Democrat Scott Murphy finally triumphed in the razor-thin House of Representatives race in New York's 20th Congressional District.

Nearly a month after a tight Congressional election in upstate New York, the Republican conceded defeat on Friday in a race that had drawn national interest.

The Democrat, Scott Murphy, expanded his lead in the recount, despite a strong Republican advantage in voter registration.

His opponent, James N. Tedisco, a state Assemblyman from Saratoga, conceded defeat in a call to Mr. Murphy and in a statement released Friday afternoon. "It was important for our electoral process and for the hard-working people of Upstate New York that it be resolved fairly and decisively," Mr. Tedisco said.

If you've been following this saga on Political Machine, you already know that this result means three things:

1) Voter fraud is rampant and unchecked amongst U.S. Senators.

2) New York has Minnesota beaten hands-down when it comes to settling contested elections.

3) Michael Steele is doomed.

Filed Under: Democrats, Breaking News, Voting

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