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The most vital story
1. Bob Casey Likely Casting Some of His Last Votes in Washington During AP Senate Recount
“Senator Bob Casey he showed his usual calm.
Reporters surrounded the Pennsylvania Democrat as he emerged from the Senate underground tram to go to the vote and asked whether his refusal to concede the Senate race against the Republican Dave McCormick fostered distrust in the elections.
For Casey, who has served in the Senate for 18 years, his long term could likely end in a slow march toward defeat as the situation continues to evolve.” (Questioner from Philadelphia)
Elsewhere
Votes are being counted in Philadelphia in the McCormick-Casey U.S. Senate race. “The race was close enough for an automatic recount, but Philadelphia officials don’t believe it will make a difference.” (WHY)
Wild at the center of the firestorm surrounding US Attorney General candidate Matt Gaetz. “U.S. Rep. Susan Wild may be lame, but she is at the epicenter of an escalating fight over the investigation into U.S. Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz.” (LehighValleyNews.com)
Blue Dogs propose a new task force to address the winner-take-all electoral system.. “The bipartisan task force would explore structural reforms such as multi-member districts and adding more House members to address growing polarization and distrust of Congress.” (known)
Shady The Wizard of Oz: Who is Trump’s newest health care nominee, Turkish-American Dr. Mehmet Oz? “Although Oz is a talented heart surgeon, the public persona he has created for himself has not always been consistent with the principles of science in the eyes of his peers. He has faced much criticism for his embrace of pseudoscience, including on the topics of alternative medicine, faith healing, and various paranormal beliefs.” (Türkiye today)
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2. Questioning Shapiro’s “critical” involvement in US steel sales
