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politics28 days ago•0 min saved

Fetterman Vows to Stay Democrat Despite GOP Convention Stunt and Staffer Fallout

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) firmly rejected speculation that he will switch to the Republican Party, stating he remains a Democrat despite his recent virtual appearance at the GOP midterm convention. The appearance, which introduced his Pennsylvania colleague and Republican ally Sen. Dave McCormick, was orchestrated by GOP organizers to create a surprise moment highlighting Democratic extremism. While Fetterman’s approval among Democrats has plummeted to 22%, he maintains his party affiliation, though his relationship with party leadership and staff has deteriorated significantly due to his pro-Israel stance and perceived disengagement from routine duties.

via NBC News|

#dave-mccormick #john-fetterman #party-switch-speculation

politics29 days ago•1 min saved

Behind the Scenes: How GOP Organizers Recruited Fetterman for Convention Surprise

Axios reports that Republican operatives secretly recruited Democratic Senator John Fetterman to appear at the GOP midterm convention, leveraging his friendship with Senator Dave McCormick. Fetterman recorded a 64-second video from a steel mill in Braddock, Pennsylvania, praising McCormick and calling himself a 'common-sense Democrat.' The appearance was designed as a surprise moment to highlight Democratic extremism, though Fetterman denied switching parties, maintaining he remains a 'lifelong Democrat' and the '51st vote' if Democrats win the Senate.

via axios.com|

#bipartisan-politics #dave-mccormick #john-fetterman

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Bob Casey Concedes Pennsylvania Senate Race Amid Election Controversy

Democratic Senator Bob Casey conceded the Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick, marking a significant upset in the battleground state. Despite leading in polls for much of the campaign, Casey was defeated as McCormick, a former hedge fund executive, capitalized on issues like immigration and anti-incumbency sentiment. McCormick's victory means Pennsylvania will have senators from different parties, with Democratic Senator John Fetterman also representing the state.

via CNN|

#battleground-state #bob-casey #dave-mccormick

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Republican Dave McCormick Wins Pennsylvania Senate Race as Bob Casey Concedes

Incumbent U.S. Senator Bob Casey has conceded the Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican challenger Dave McCormick after a close contest that triggered a statewide recount. McCormick's victory, confirmed by a narrow margin of 0.24 percentage points, marks the end of Casey's 18-year Senate tenure and a significant era for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. McCormick's win contributes to a Republican majority in the Senate for the upcoming session. Casey emphasized the importance of counting every legal vote in his concession statement.

via PennLive|

#bob-casey #dave-mccormick #election-results

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Bob Casey Concedes Pennsylvania Senate Race to McCormick

Senator Bob Casey has conceded to Dave McCormick in the Pennsylvania Senate race, marking a significant political shift in the state.

via The New York Times|

#bob-casey #concession #dave-mccormick

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

McCormick Wins PA Senate Seat Amid Recount and Legal Challenges

Republican Dave McCormick is projected to win the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate seat, defeating incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr., though a statewide recount is expected due to ongoing ballot disputes. Casey has not conceded, with his campaign alleging voter disenfranchisement by McCormick's allies. McCormick, endorsed by Donald Trump, previously lost a Senate primary in 2022 and campaigned on GOP-aligned issues such as border security and energy policy. Despite Casey's significant fundraising advantage, the race remains contentious in the battleground state.

via NewsNation Now|

#bob-casey-jr #dave-mccormick #election-2024

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania Senate Race Recount: McCormick Leads, Casey Challenges

The Pennsylvania Senate race is heading for a recount as Republican Dave McCormick leads Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey by around 30,000 votes, triggering an automatic recount under state law. Despite multiple outlets calling the race for McCormick, Casey's campaign has not conceded, citing uncounted provisional ballots that could impact the outcome. McCormick, who previously lost a recount in the 2022 GOP primary, has declared victory, emphasizing the need to move forward with the people's business. A McCormick win would secure a 53rd Senate seat for Republicans.

via The Hill|

#bob-casey #dave-mccormick #pennsylvania

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania Senate Race Recount Sparks Legal Tensions

Pennsylvania's Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is heading to a recount due to the narrow margin of just over 29,000 votes, or 0.4% of the total votes cast. State law mandates a recount for any margin under 0.5%. The recount must begin by November 20 and be completed by November 26, with results published on November 27. McCormick's team claims his lead is insurmountable, while Casey has not conceded, emphasizing the importance of the democratic process.

via NBC News|

#bob-casey #dave-mccormick #pennsylvania

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania Senate Race Heads to Recount Amid Tight Contest

A recount has been ordered in the Pennsylvania Senate race where Republican Dave McCormick leads incumbent Democrat Bob Casey by a slim margin of 0.43%. The recount is mandated by state law for races with margins under 0.5%. Despite the Associated Press calling the race for McCormick, Casey has not conceded, hoping that outstanding provisional and overseas votes might alter the outcome. Historically, recounts rarely change election results, with only three reversals occurring in nearly 7,000 races since 2000.

via Spotlight PA|

#dave-mccormick #elections #pennsylvania

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Pennsylvania Senate Race Recount Sparks Legal Tensions

The Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race between Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick is headed for a recount, as McCormick leads by less than 0.5%, triggering the state's automatic recount law. Despite trailing by nearly 30,000 votes, Casey did not waive the recount, citing uncounted ballots. McCormick's campaign argues the recount is unnecessary, while Casey's team criticizes Republican legal challenges to ballot validity. The recount is expected to cost over $1 million and is unlikely to change the election outcome.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#bob-casey #dave-mccormick #pennsylvania

politics1 year ago•10 min saved

Schumer's Senate Orientation Invite Sparks Controversy Amid PA Race Results

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has invited Pennsylvania Republican Dave McCormick and Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego to Senate orientation after their races were called by the Associated Press. Schumer had previously withheld invitations until the races were settled, despite pressure from Republican senators. Meanwhile, the Senate GOP leadership elections are set for Wednesday, and Speaker Mike Johnson has announced plans for President-elect Donald Trump to visit the Capitol. The House GOP is urging Trump to refrain from appointing more Republican members to his administration to maintain their slim majority.

via POLITICO|

#chuck-schumer #dave-mccormick #elections

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Pennsylvania Senate Race Sparks Controversy Amid Tight Results

The Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick remains too close to call nearly a week after the 2024 election, with McCormick leading by about 40,000 votes. Despite McCormick's declaration of victory, Casey's campaign insists that 100,000 votes are still uncounted, which could potentially change the outcome. If the margin narrows to 0.5% or less, an automatic recount will be triggered. The deadline for ordering a recount is November 14, and the race's uncertainty has led to McCormick being excluded from new senator orientation.

via WPVI-TV|

#bob-casey #dave-mccormick #pennsylvania

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Pennsylvania Senate Race Tensions Rise Amid Legal Challenges and Political Maneuvering

The Pennsylvania Senate race remains undecided as Democrats hope uncounted ballots will close the gap between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick, who has declared victory. With 98% of votes counted and 122,000 ballots outstanding, McCormick's campaign pressures Casey to concede, while Casey's team argues that provisional ballots, especially from Democratic-leaning areas, could change the outcome. The race's result could impact Senate leadership elections and the Republican majority's ability to advance President-elect Trump's agenda.

via NBC News|

#bob-casey #dave-mccormick #pennsylvania

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Schumer Blocks McCormick's Senate Orientation Amid PA Ballot Dispute

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has refused to invite Pennsylvania Senator-elect Dave McCormick to Senate orientation, citing over 100,000 uncounted ballots in the state, despite the Associated Press calling the race for McCormick. This decision has sparked criticism from Republican senators, who argue that McCormick should be allowed to attend as the projected winner. Schumer's office maintains that the invitation will be extended once the vote count is complete.

via New York Post |

#bob-casey #chuck-schumer #dave-mccormick

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

McCormick's Senate Bid Faces Hurdles Amid Orientation Snub and Legal Battle

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has withheld an invitation to Senate orientation for Sen.-elect Dave McCormick, despite the Associated Press projecting McCormick's victory over incumbent Bob Casey in Pennsylvania. Schumer cites unresolved ballot counts as the reason, with over 100,000 ballots still uncounted. This decision has sparked criticism from Republican politicians, including Sen. Marco Rubio and majority leader candidates Rick Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn, who argue that McCormick should be allowed to participate given his current lead.

via POLITICO|

#bob-casey #chuck-schumer #dave-mccormick