Fighting Dems Follow-up

Of the fifty-five veterans running in 2006 as Democrats, six won election (five in the House, one in the Senate). Three winners are from eastern Pennsylvania congressional districts, reflecting the growing base of blue in the northeast.

• Phil Hare - IL-17
• Tim Walz - MN-01
• Joe Sestak - PA-07
• Patrick Murphy - PA-08
• Chris Carney - PA-10
• James Webb - VA-Senate