The race for the Pennsylvania Senate seat is heating up, with Republican candidate Dave McCormick claiming to be gaining ground on incumbent Democrat Bob Casey. McCormick attributes his rise in the polls to voters recognizing the importance of the upcoming election. He believes that the election is a “change election” and that voters are looking for leadership that will bring about positive change.
McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO, has been trailing Casey in recent polls, but the latest CNN poll shows a tight race, with both candidates tied at 46%. McCormick argues that he is closing the gap because voters are becoming more familiar with him and his policies.
He also believes that Casey’s close ties to President Biden could hurt him in the state, particularly given the recent political climate. McCormick claims that Pennsylvanians may be less receptive to a candidate who is closely aligned with Biden, whose approval ratings have been steadily declining.
McCormick further argues that Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to be the Democratic nominee for president in 2024, could face challenges in Pennsylvania due to her stances on various issues. He points to her past support for policies like banning fracking, providing amnesty to undocumented immigrants, and implementing mandatory gun buybacks, which he believes are out of touch with the views of most Pennsylvanians.
While some of Harris’s past policy positions have been revised by her campaign, McCormick maintains that her overall stance on these issues will alienate voters in Pennsylvania. He predicts that her presence at the top of the ticket would be detrimental to the Democratic Party in the state.
Casey’s campaign has not responded to inquiries about the tightening polls or McCormick’s claims. The race is expected to be closely contested, and the outcome could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Senate. The election is scheduled for November 5, 2024.
