🙂 Good morning Tuesday. Three weeks left.
Weather in Pennsylvania
☁️Bedford | Mostly shadowy, 51
🌂 Tioga | Mostly shadowy, with a chance of showers, 47
🌤️Chester | Mostly sunlit, 58
Sports PA
🏒 Penguins (2-2) | Montreal 6-3 | Marry. vs. Buffalo
🏒 Leaflets (1-1) | Tuesday vs. Edmonton
📺 What are we watching?. Go to split screen at 7 p.m. as candidates for US Senate debate in philadelphia on 6abc while the candidates on PA Attorney General Harrisburg debate on abc27.
🗣️ What we hear. “The Democratic Party has a problem communicating with younger white men.” He added that the men around him are fascinated by Trump because “they want to immerse themselves in the nonsense of toxic masculinity.” – NOTUS
📊 PoliticsPA Poll Tracker (average of the last 5 PA polls)
President: Harris +0.8% | Senate: Casey +3.7%
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The most essential story
1. Difference between a poll worker and a poll observer
“Gather around the class…it’s time for your civics lesson.
Yes, I know we don’t teach that much in public schools anymore, but this is an important lesson about how Americans choose their leaders on Election Day.
Who are poll workers? Who are poll watchers? And what’s the difference? (PolitykaPA)
Elsewhere
What PA election officials fear in November. “Disinformation, Litigation and Potential Certification Delays. “Pennsylvania elections officials are preparing for the worst in November as the state takes center stage.” (Questioner from Philadelphia)
In such a close election race, Asian American voters emerged as a force. “Asian American and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing voting group in the country. In Pennsylvania, the number of eligible voters in this demographic increased by as much as 55% between 2010 and 2020.” (NPR)
Harris rallies in Bellwether County, Pennsylvania, and calls Trump too “unstable and unbalanced” to be president. “The vice president said Trump is “looking for unchecked power” and “wants to send the military after American citizens.”NBC News)
Oaks Expo Center for suburban Trump supporters: ‘There are a lot of Trump supporters’. “Former Donald Trump held his first public event in a voter-rich Philadelphia suburb. Will he be able to close the gap with Democrats in collar counties?” (Questioner from Philadelphia)
‘Universities are the enemy’: the shadowy beliefs behind the Project 2025 higher education agenda. “Infamous 887-Page Policy Manual Tied to Donald Trump and J.D. Vance Aims to Spread Ron DeSantis’ War Against Liberal Arts Education Across the Country” (Washington Monthly)
Country
2. A single-seat fringe Democratic Party may take control of the AP House
“Legislative Republicans in Pennsylvania would like to enact additional voter ID requirements, restrict abortion and make election changes to improve their chances of winning judicial races. Democrats want to raise the state’s minimum wage and expand civil rights for LGBTQ people.
These proposals went nowhere in a closely divided General Assembly. “Next month, the state’s voters will decide whether to change this dynamic by filling all 203 seats in the House of Representatives and half of the 50-member Senate.” (AP)
Elsewhere
U.S. House of Representatives Preview: 10th Congressional District. “10. The Congressional District includes Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties. Republican Scott Perry is the incumbent and faces Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson. (PoliticsPA)
Where are the absentee ballots in PA? “With just over a week until Pennsylvanians register to vote in the November 5 general election, more than 1.6 million people have requested no-excuse absentee voting to cast their ballots in this critically important election.” (PoliticsPA)
PA-17: Mercuri and Deluzio answer questions about their plans for Western Pennsylvania. “As voters begin to finalize their decisions in the upcoming election, one contested race in western Pennsylvania will be important to Beaver County’s representation in Congress.” (Beaver County times)
Meet Eric Settle: A Promise of Impartial Direction for the PA Chief Office of Law Enforcement. “The latest episode of Andrew Yang’s podcast features Eric Settle, who is running for the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office as a candidate of the Forward Party. He is one of 6 candidates on the AG ballot.” (Independent news for voters)
Around the Republic of Poland
3. Five reasons why the House elections are essential for Philadelphia
“Once again in November, control of the White House will likely come down to about 100,000 voters in three or four swing states. But the future of the Pennsylvania state legislature, which is also on the ballot, is expected to be decided by an even narrower set of margins.
The results of these contests could have far-reaching consequences for Philadelphians, deciding the party’s control of both chambers in Harrisburg. Major legislative efforts regarding Governor Josh Shapiro agenda – including gun regulation, recreational marijuana and raising the minimum wage to $15 – may depend on a few hundred votes in these competitive districts.” (Citizen of Philadelphia)
Elsewhere
The incumbent PA auditor general is advocating for reforms in the office, while challengers are promising even more. “The Nov. 5 election contest for state auditor general – an often overlooked position that serves as fiscal watchdog – features a Republican incumbent who is touting a range of reforms and a Democratic state representative who is promising even more change.” (Pittsburgh Postal Newspaper)
60 minutes: Schmidt reassures voters while fighting disinformation. “CBS News’ 60 Minutes broadcast a report on Sunday evening devoted to Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt and his fight against election disinformation. Watch here.” (PoliticsPA)
In Pennsylvania, the emphasis is on winning the Amish vote. “The Amish don’t usually vote. A group of Trump supporters are encouraging them to start.” (News from the desert)
Allegheny County Council Chairman Says Innamorato’s Proposed Budget and Tax Hike Are ‘Outdated’ “Allegheny County Council Chairman Patrick Catena said Monday that County Executive Sara Innamorato’s proposed budget and nearly 50% tax increase are ‘out of date,’ saying he and more than four of his colleagues oppose such an increase.” (Pittsburgh Postal Newspaper)
2024 Election Q&A: Can you explain the Allentown ballot referendum? “The 2024 ballot referendum question would authorize the Allentown City Council to increase the property transfer tax. The Urban Autonomy Charter has locked the tax rate at 0.5% for decades.” (LehighValleyNews.com)
Editorial
4. What do you mean
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5. Generation Z is causing a resurgence of manual work
“Generation Z has transformed various social norms, which entails redefining what is in and what is not. The latest trend in the labor market, which is enjoyed by the most influential generation today, are the career paths of blue-collar workers. As the promise of a four-year degree falls short and the cost of a college degree continues to rise, young Americans are making blue-collar work fashionable again.” (Credit karma)
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