NJ Senate president Sweeney concedes in dramatic upset

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: The Hill

New Jersey state Senate President Steve Sweeney (D) on Wednesday conceded victory to his Republican challenger Edward Durr, a political newcomer who only spent about $2,000 dollars on his campaign.

"The results of Tuesday's election are in. All votes have been fairly counted. And I, of course, accept the results," a somber Sweeney said during a news conference.

"I want to congratulate Mr. Durr and wish him the best of luck. The people in the third legislative district are the best in New Jersey. It has been an honor and a privilege to represent them in the state Senate and to serve as the president of the state Senate," he continued.

Sweeney's comment came after one of the biggest political upsets during last week's elections. Sweeney lost his seat to Durr, 58, who had previously never held a public office. He had only made one failed bid at a 2019 state assembly race previously.

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[OAITW r.2.0]

1. That's how you lose, with class, Republicans.

You ought to try it. if you really give a shit about this country.

[cinematicdiversions]

6. Republicans and self described Socialist Democrats as well.

Seriously, it is like a bunch of toddlers....

(The Buffalo mayoral race is the latest example but there have been some high profile other ones.)

[OneCrazyDiamond]

2. I dont like this out come.

I do like it when money doesn't by the win though.

[The Wizard]

3. Sweeny

has the Norcross stink on him.

[Shellback Squid]

4. NJ's in for a ride, he's never held office

[Lucky Luciano]

5. He's a full blown knuckle dragger too.

I don’t know how to deal with the white working class. I wish they understood that they were always at the same level as other working class people.

[rpannier]

7. Fortunately his party doesn't run the state

And, *for some odd reason, he will only serve a 2-year term and have to run for re-election to get 4 years
*I don't quite understand why it's only two-years, then he can run for four. I'm happy about it. But also perplexed
My only concern is, people in his district will grow to like this guy

[vercetti2021]

9. This is New Jersey

Not VA

[totodeinhere]

11. Silly me. Sorry. n/t

[rpannier]

10. Sweeney is New Jersey

Murphy won the governor's race

[Bayard]

12. Mixed feelings

Yes, he conceded with class.

But if he threw a tantrum, called for a recount, screamed that the election was stolen, would that raise doubts that only Dems steal elections?