Leach Clubbed by Poker Aces

Leach’s defeat is one of the few Republican losses tied directly to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. In today’s NY Post, The Poker Players Alliance takes credit:

The Poker Players Alliance last month set its sights on Rep. Jim Leach (R-Iowa), who steered the ban through the House. Leach, a longtime incumbent, ended up being one of the most unexpected casualties of the midterm elections, losing by 3 percentage points.