Democrats expect gains in state Senate(Pennsylvania)

[yortsed snacilbuper]

Republicans have controlled the state Senate in Harrisburg for two decades.

But some Senate Democrats, buoyed by the polling lead of their candidate for governor and their own gains in the 2012 elections, contend they are on the verge of reclaiming the majority that has eluded them for a political generation.

"We're really excited,'' said Sen. Jay Costa, the Democrats' Senate leader. "We're really right on the cusp."

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[onehandle]

1. Here's hoping. I'll be doing my part. nt

[Cha]

2. I cannot imagine why.. except maybe two words.

"Tom Corbett".

thanks ys

[freshwest]

3. Whatever it takes. As usual when the GOP are in power, they get arrogant and show their true selves.

And it's so ugly no amount of spin can erase it.