CRITZ GIVES GOP FITS

Tonight, Mark Critz defeated Tim Burns in a special election for the congressional seat formerly held by the late John Murtha. The Republican Party had hoped to pick up the seat since the district had gone to John McCain in the Presidential election in 2008.

1. Republicans concede in PA-12. (First Read by MSNBC)
2. Republican Tim Burns loses in PA-12 by a surprisingly large margin. (Washington Post)
3. Dems win special Pa. election, retain Murtha seat. (Associated Press)
4. Democrat holds Murtha seat in special election. (FOX News)