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⚾ Phillies (73-52) | Atlanta 1-3 | Wed-Thu vs. Atlanta
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⚾ Newtown (Little League World Series) | Wailuku, Hawaii 1-3
⚽ Union (League Cup Semi-Final) | Wed vs. Columbus
👂 What do we hear. FEC’s August numbers tell a story of two campaignsHarris for President has raised $204 million and has $219 million in hand, while Donald J. Trump for President 2024 has raised $47 million and has $151 million in the bank.
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The most crucial story
1. Shapiro says Perry is ‘full of sh*t’ over 2020 election challenge
Suffice it to say that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will not invite US Congressman Scott Perry (R-10) for Shabbat dinner soon.
“This is a guy who literally walked into the chamber of the United States House of Representatives on January 6th, after the crowd that he was encouraging had left, and he stood up and lied about Pennsylvania. And he said that the vote that brought him back to Congress was legal, but the vote that sent Joe Biden there was no way to the White House.
“He is absolutely, fundamentally full of shit,” he continued. “The people of Pennsylvania know that, and I will do everything in my power to defeat this guy.” (PoliticsPA)
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5 Takeaways from Trump’s New York Visit. “Former President Donald Trump made his first visit to south-central Pennsylvania during the 2024 campaign, visiting York on Monday. Here are five takeaways from the event.” (PoliticsPA)
Are Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan now the weak link in the Blue Wall? “Is the ‘Blue Wall’ of states that traditionally vote Democratic still going strong? NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks The Atlantic senior editor Ron Brownstein, the writer who coined the term.” (WQLN)
Commonwealth Court Judge Hears Arguments in Challenge to RFK Jr.’s New York, Pennsylvania Residency“Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was unable to testify Tuesday in a challenge to his appearance on the Pennsylvania ballot because he was nearly two hours late for a state court hearing after his flight to Harrisburg was canceled.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Vice Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Shanahan: Decision to Join Forces with Trump ‘Not Easy’ “The vice presidential candidate opposite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shed new light on the precarious position their presidential candidate finds herself in, with little chance of winning the White House just three months away from the election, saying in an interview that making the decision to stay in the race was not an easy one.” (Hill)
Republican Party Megadonor Pours Another $50M Into Pro-Trump Super PAC“A lone Republican megadonor gave $50 million to a pro-Trump super PAC in July, following two other massive donations to the former president this cycle. Timothy Mellon, a longtime GOP donor and heir to the Mellon banking fortune, has now given $115 million to Make America Great Again Inc. since the start of 2023.” (POLITICIAN)
Country
2. Kamala Harris’ Nomination Roll Call May Be Ceremonial, But It Has Significant Meaning for Black Women and Asian Americans in Pennsylvania’s Delegation
“The appeal meant nothing. It also meant a great deal.
So when Pennsylvania’s delegation cast 178 votes Tuesday night to nominate Kamala Harris to become the first black woman and first Asian American woman to be nominated by a major political party, it was simply a ceremonial gesture.
But to the Pennsylvanians at the convention whose political careers have been marked by being the first, the only, or the few, the moment felt significant.” (“Philadelphia Inquirer”)
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Meet the 23-Year-Old Law Student Keeping the PA Delegation Running Smoothly Behind the Scenes of the Democratic Convention. “Aidan Levinson is one of three caucus chairs in Pennsylvania’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention, a vital cog in the machine.” (“Philadelphia Inquirer”)
New FAFSA Form Complicates Process for College Students Applying for PA State Scholarships“In the coming days, college students will begin arriving on campuses across Pennsylvania, but some of them will lack one thing—the confidence that they have the money to pay their tuition.” (PennLive)
Republican Ryan Mackenzie Wins Trump’s Endorsement in PA-07 Congressional Elections“Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Ryan Mackenzie on social media Monday night as part of the state lawmaker’s effort to unseat U.S. Rep. Susan Wild from Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District.” (News)
Around the Commonwealth of Nations
3. Pittsburgh is struggling to regain economic balance after the pandemic
“While Pittsburgh lags behind its peers, it does have some bright spots.
The pandemic’s economic fallout is almost over, but not quite — which means Pennsylvania’s second-largest city is falling behind much of the country.
To catch up, the conference, along with the city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, released a revitalization plan in June that aims to turn “diverse challenges…into opportunities.” (Central Square)
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Incorrect signatures in Pennsylvania’s anti-Israel referendum derail efforts“A proposed referendum on the November ballot to stop Pittsburgh from doing business with companies that have financial ties to Israel passed Monday.” (PennLive)
Young Appalachian voters could impact 2024 election“Voters ages 18 to 29 have a strong potential to influence elections for the U.S. House of Representatives in two districts: Pennsylvania’s 17th and New York’s 19th.” (Public source)
DeMarco Introduces Bill That Would Require County Elections Office to Check Voters’ Citizenship Status. “Republican Allegheny County Councilman Sam DeMarco has introduced a bill that would require the county elections office to forward voter registration records to the Department of Homeland Security to verify the citizenship status of registered voters.” (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Mayor Cherelle Parker, speaking at the Democratic convention, said Pennsylvania voters “will get through this despite the enormous pressure.” “Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker turned the Pennsylvania delegation’s Tuesday morning breakfast at the Democratic National Convention into a pep rally for Vice President Kamala Harris and other party members in the November election.” (“Philadelphia Inquirer”)
Philadelphia State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Criticizes Project 2025 at Democratic Convention: ‘Radical Plan That Will Set Us Back’ “Philadelphia state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta was one of a handful of Pennsylvania natives to earn a coveted speaking spot at the Democratic National Convention, spending two minutes on stage lambasting the conservative “Project 2025” as “a radical plan that will set us back.” (“Philadelphia Inquirer”)
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4. What do you mean
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5. Backyard sports are back
“The Backyard Sports video game franchise, featuring the iconic Pablo Sanchez, will return in the near future. Playground Productions has announced that the video game will be revived and the series will also appear in films and television in the future.
“Backyard Sports is more than just a game; it is a cherished part of millions of people’s childhoods,” said Backyard Sports creator and founder of Playground Productions Lindsay Barnett “he said in a statement.” (CBS Sports)
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