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politics1 year ago

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

McCormick's Senate Orientation Snub Amid Pennsylvania Race Tensions

David McCormick, declared the winner of Pennsylvania's Senate race by the Associated Press, plans to attend the Senate orientation despite not being invited due to ongoing vote counting. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated the race isn't over with over 100,000 ballots left. McCormick leads incumbent Bob Casey by a narrow margin, which could trigger an automatic recount. McCormick's attendance is supported by Republican leaders, while Casey's campaign emphasizes the importance of counting all votes.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#bob-casey#chuck-schumer#david-mccormick
politics1 year ago

Schumer's Snub and McCormick's Legal Battle Stir Pennsylvania Senate Race

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not invited Pennsylvania Senator-elect David McCormick to the Senate orientation, citing the ongoing vote count in the state's Senate race, which has not been officially called by several major news outlets. This decision has sparked criticism from Republican senators, who accuse Schumer of being an 'election denier.' McCormick currently leads the race against incumbent Bob Casey, but the final results are pending due to uncounted ballots, and Casey has not conceded.

via Newsweek|
#chuck-schumer#david-mccormick#election-results
politics1 year ago

Schumer Blocks McCormick's Senate Orientation Amid PA Ballot Dispute

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is not allowing Senator-elect Dave McCormick to attend Senate orientation due to over 100,000 outstanding ballots in Pennsylvania, despite the Associated Press calling the race in McCormick's favor. Schumer's decision has drawn criticism from several Republican senators who argue that McCormick should be recognized as the winner. The Pennsylvania Secretary of State has emphasized the need for patience as votes are still being counted, while critics doubt the remaining ballots will change the election outcome.

via Fox News|
#chuck-schumer#dave-mccormick#election-results
politics1 year ago

McCormick Challenges PA Senate Race Results Amid Provisional Ballot Dispute

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick has filed a lawsuit against the Philadelphia Board of Elections and city commissioners, challenging the handling of provisional ballots in the tight race against Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey. McCormick, leading by 0.54% with 98% of precincts reporting, seeks to make 'global challenges' to ballots with deficiencies, such as missing signatures. The lawsuit comes as thousands of ballots remain uncounted, and Casey has not conceded. Pennsylvania's Secretary of State has urged patience as the vote count continues.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#bob-casey#dave-mccormick#pennsylvania-senate-race
politics1 year ago

David McCormick Claims Victory in Contentious Pennsylvania Senate Race

Republican David McCormick declared victory in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race, despite Democratic incumbent Bob Casey not conceding due to 100,000 ballots still uncounted. McCormick's margin is under 0.5%, potentially triggering a recount. He filed lawsuits to challenge provisional ballots in Philadelphia, citing judicial efficiency. McCormick emphasized serving all Pennsylvanians and outlined priorities like inflation and job growth. The Associated Press called the race for McCormick, but other outlets await official certification.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#bob-casey#david-mccormick#election-lawsuits
politics1 year ago

Tight Pennsylvania Senate Race: Casey vs. McCormick

Incumbent U.S. Senator Bob Casey remains optimistic about his re-election chances despite trailing GOP challenger David McCormick in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Casey's campaign emphasizes the importance of counting all votes, particularly from Philadelphia, before conceding. As of Wednesday morning, McCormick holds a narrow lead with 49.1% of the votes compared to Casey's 48.3%. Supporters are prepared for a potentially prolonged vote-counting process.

via WHYY|
#bob-casey#david-mccormick#election-results
politics1 year ago

"Trump Endorses David McCormick for Pennsylvania Senate Race Despite Awkward History"

Former President Donald Trump endorsed former hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race, despite previously condemning him. McCormick, running unopposed in the GOP primary, is expected to face Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in the general election. Trump's endorsement comes after previously criticizing McCormick during the 2022 race. Trump also addressed the recent strike by Iran against Israel at a rally, pledging U.S. support for Israel and criticizing President Biden's stance.

via The Washington Post|
#david-mccormick#donald-trump#endorsement
politics1 year ago

"Trump Endorses David McCormick for Pennsylvania Senate Seat Despite Awkward History"

Former President Donald Trump endorsed David McCormick for the Pennsylvania Senate race, despite their awkward history. McCormick, seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, had previously clashed with Trump during the GOP primary, refusing to say the 2020 election was stolen. Trump's endorsement comes after previously endorsing another candidate and criticizing McCormick as not being "MAGA" and having ties to communist China.

via The Associated Press|
#david-mccormick#donald-trump#endorsement
politics2 years ago

"David McCormick seeks to unseat Democrat Bob Casey in Pennsylvania Senate race"

Republican David McCormick has announced his second bid for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, aiming to challenge Democratic Senator Bob Casey. McCormick, a former hedge fund executive, criticized Casey for supporting President Joe Biden's policies and accused him of being a rubber stamp. The race between McCormick and Casey is expected to be closely watched and expensive, as Democrats face a challenging Senate map in 2024. McCormick lost in the Republican primary last year but has been heavily recruited by the party establishment to run again. Democrats have attacked McCormick's business record and his opposition to abortion rights. Casey, a long-serving Democrat in the Senate, is a key ally of labor unions and Biden.

via The Associated Press|
#bob-casey#david-mccormick#democrat
politics2 years ago

"Former Bridgewater CEO Dave McCormick enters Pennsylvania Senate race with potential big money backing"

Businessman Dave McCormick has announced his candidacy for the Pennsylvania Senate race, setting up a potential battle with Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey. McCormick, who narrowly lost a previous Senate bid, has garnered broad support within the GOP and is expected to secure the party's primary nomination. Pennsylvania is a critical swing state, and McCormick's entrance into the race is seen as a significant win for Republican Party leaders. While Casey has a strong track record in previous elections, McCormick's ability to unite both grassroots and establishment support has generated excitement among Republicans.

via NBC News|
#bob-casey#dave-mccormick#gop-primary