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The most crucial story
1. Trump, Harris Go to Pennsylvania more than any other battleground
“We want to know which condition is the most critical for both former presidents Donald Trump AND Vice President Kamala HarrisThe road to the White House? Just check where the most people visited: Pennsylvania.
Both campaigns have covered the entire state in recent months, with their presidential and vice presidential nominations appearing about 50 times in the last three months, by far the most votes of any swing state, according to an NBC News map. (NBC News)
Elsewhere
Kamala Harris is appealing to Republican voters in Bucks County, stating that the Constitution is in danger. “Vice President Kamala Harris framed former President Donald Trump as a threat to the U.S. Constitution and pledged to unite the country Wednesday in a speech to Republicans at Washington Crossing as she tries to boost support in Pennsylvania, a key battleground of the 2024 race.” (Questioner from Philadelphia)
- What Kamala Harris needs to win Pennsylvania, according to the former Philadelphia mayor and other experts. (Pittsburgh Postal Newspaper)
In the last quarter, Elon Musk donated almost $75 million to his US PAC. He is responsible for mobilizing Trump voters in Pennsylvania. “Musk’s America PAC supports several of his strategies aimed at galvanizing and mobilizing support for former President Donald Trump in swing states like Pennsylvania.” (Questioner from Philadelphia)
Rallies, Fries and Steelers game? Here are 5 things to know about Trump’s next visit. “Former President Donald Trump is coming to Westmoreland County for a rally and is reportedly adding a few new twists to his typical campaign schedule.” (Greensburg Tribune Review)
- JD Vance falsely claims at AP rally that Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election. (Questioner from Philadelphia)
It’s Pennsylvania: 3 weeks until Election Day. “RealClearPennsylvania’s Charles McElwee took a deep dive into a specific area of swing state Pennsylvania that has huge implications for the 2024 election. You’ll get a real lesson in geography and politics during this conversation, no matter what part of the country you’re listening from.” (Smerconish Podcast)
Country
2. United States House of Representatives Overview: 17th Congressional District
“This is the fifth installment in our series highlighting the most crucial U.S. House races in the commonwealth.
The 17th Congressional District includes Allegheny and Beaver counties.
Democrat Chris Deluzio is the incumbent president facing a Republican challenger Libertine. Rob Mercury” (PolitykaPA)
Elsewhere
Money raining: Donors are pouring $14 million into key House race between Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson. “From the scion of Walmart’s founding family to the richest man in Pennsylvania, everyone has an opinion about Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. And boy, do they share. (PennLive)
Keystone Candidate Forum Preview: Rep. Scott Perry on AP Economy, Energy and Infrastructure. “All candidates for PA-10 were invited to participate in the forum. Despite several outreach efforts, we have not received a response to Janelle Stelson’s campaign.” (PoliticsPA)
Watch the debate in the US Senate. “If you missed it the first time, watch the replay of the U.S. Senate debate between Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and Dave McCormick.” (PoliticsPA)
Watch the AP attorney general debate. “If you missed it the first time, watch the replay of the Pennsylvania Attorney General debate between Eugene DePasquale and Dave Sunday.” (PoliticsPA)
Around the Republic of Poland
3. How Pennsylvania suburbs could decide US elections
“Pennsylvania has a lot of slogans and nicknames. “Key state.” “State of Independence”. “Home of beer, chocolate, freedom and Taylor Swift.” And now: “the center of the political universe.”
Outside of the White House race, there’s probably no other place where the stakes are so high. Primarily an incumbent Democrat Senator Bob Casey exchanges taunts with the Republican challenger Dave McCormick in an election that could tip the scales of the U.S. Congress.” (RTE)
Elsewhere
York County takes center stage in the State AG race between Dave Sunday and Eugene DePasquale. “When millions of Pennsylvania voters from Erie to Chester mark their ballots for the state’s top law enforcement officer this fall, they will face a choice between two York County voters.” (Shipment from York)
From Christmas City to the Coal Mine: An inside look at the Democratic partisan game in Pennsylvania’s key Lehigh Valley. “Democrats in Pennsylvania’s two-county Lehigh Valley area said they are confident in their ground game ahead of what could be another narrow election result in a longtime region of influence.” (Fox News)
Pennsylvania county settles federal lawsuit over 2022 ballot shortages. “Luzerne County reached a settlement last week with two voters who were unable to vote in this election at polling places in Freeland and Shickshinny due to paper shortages. The county will pay $30,000 for legal costs and train election workers, among other things. in ordering enough paper.” (AP)
PA Court Rulings Pat Browne must testify in Allentown NIZ files. “A Pennsylvania court has ruled that Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne must testify before the Senate regarding his refusal to release specific NIZ tax records. ”(CNHI News)
Editorial
4. What do you mean
- Ashley Ehasz of Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District. (Questioner from Philadelphia)
- Fear-mongering ads in AP Senate race overshadow real Social Security problems. (Pittsburgh Postal Newspaper)
- I grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I came back to try to make sense of the choices. (Michael Sokolow)
- Hey PA voters, we need to talk. (John Baer)
- Black men and Kamala Harris. (James Peterson)
- World leaders look to Pennsylvania to save them from dictators and despots. (Joyce Davis)
- Take action and save the US steel deal. (Tom Danjczek)
1 item
5. Give me a (lunch) break.
“Just because you know something is good for you doesn’t mean you always do it. According to fresh survey data included in ezCater’s 2024 Lunch Report, this appears to be true for the corporate lunch break.
Although employees say taking a lunch break improves their productivity (98%), makes them feel happier (51%), and increases mental clarity while reducing burnout (49%), only 38% of workers actually take a break for lunch away from the desk every day.
What makes employees skip lunch? If you ask millennials, it’s a bandwidth issue: 27% say they don’t have enough time to finish work if they take a lunch break.” (Noise)
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