With less than 1,000 votes separating 12-term incumbent Rep. Cliff Stearns and veterinarian Ted Yoho, Stearns conceded the congressional primary to his Tea Party challenger in Florida’s third congressional district.
It's official.Stearns has been ousted by Yoho.Conceded a short time ago.Difference is 829 votes with limited provisionals/overseas remaining
— Scott Crass (@CrassPolitical) August 15, 2012
Via the Ted Yoho for Congress Facebook page:
It’s official! Congressman Cliff Stearns has conceded. Ted Yoho is officially the Republican nominee for the 3rd Congressional District. GO YOHO!
Stearns just called Yoho to concede.
— Alex Leary (@learyreports) August 15, 2012
Stearns: "I am disappointed that I won’t be able to continue my investigations of the Obama administration." http://t.co/4gk9Xx97
— Alex Leary (@learyreports) August 15, 2012
Let the pirate jokes begin!
Wait…there's a dude named Yoho that just won an election. If I only I had known that pirates were allowed to run!
— Sam Nitz (@DCBadger) August 15, 2012
Yoho-ho and a bottle of rum. RT @learyreports Cliff Stearns is calling supporters to say he's going to concede defeat.
— Seth (@dcseth) August 15, 2012
Sigh.
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