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At a Delco diner, Meehan takes his victory lap

    by Joelle Farrell, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
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Newly-elected Republican Patrick Meehan, who cruised to victory Tuesday night in his run for Congress, greeted patrons at a diner in Wayne, Wednesday morning.

Meehan, 55, a former U.S. attorney, thanked the 20 or so people eating at Minella's Diner for their support. Most congratulated him and wished him well. One waitress from Marple wrapped him in a hug and howled with excitement.

Meehan, who defeated Democratic State Rep. Bryan Lentz by 10 points in the Seventh Congressional race, said he now faces a huge responsibility to the voters who elected him.

"It was a tremendous night of celebration for all of those who were a part of the campaign, but a recognition as well that there's a lot of people in this district who are still hurting quite a bit," Meehan told reporters outside the diner. "There are few who are cheering when they continue to be out of work."

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