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Close Pennsylvania race is crucial test for both sides

Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, where Pittsburgh suburbs give way to industrial towns and farmland, is reliably red, with a majority of voters having cast their ballots for President Trump. But the special election fight between Rick Saccone and Conor Lamb to replace Republican Tim Murphy is giving Democrats some hope for a pick-up. Lisa Desjardins reports.