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1. ‘Challenge accepted’: Biden or Harris, Trump says he’s ready to fight for PA
“Ex-president Donald J. Trump showed at Wednesday’s rally in Harrisburg that he sees no major problems in withdrawing from the race against President Joe Biden Down Vice President Kamala Harrisbecause he sees her as a true supporter of the same liberal movement that he believes is harming America.
But he also seemed to acknowledge that he has a new fight ahead of him once the Democratic nominee changes hands, spending much of his 90-minute speech on the state of America testing out the ever-evolving lines of attack on Harris that will become a staple of the race for change.PennLive)
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Immigration, inflation and fracking drew the biggest roars during Trump’s speech“Several themes that seemed to resonate particularly deeply with his supporters at Wednesday’s rally in Harrisburg drew thunderous cheers and applause from the more than 8,000 attendees at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center.” (PennLive)
- Trump attacks local district attorneys, including Philadelphia’s Larry Krasner, at Harrisburg rally. (“Philadelphia Inquirer”)
- McCormick says Trump showed “defiance, leadership and strength” after the attempted coup. (PennLive)
- Donald Trump wrongly claims Senate candidate Dave McCormick will be the ‘next governor’ of Pennsylvania (abc27)
- Labor leaders in Pennsylvania say Trump’s return to office would mean “fewer freedoms, fewer opportunities and fewer jobs.”PennLive)
Trump Questions Kamala Harris’ Race, Attacks ABC News’ Rachel Scott During NABJ Interview. “Former President Donald Trump spoke at the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention on Wednesday, where he attacked the first female journalist to ask a question and disparage the racial identity of Vice President Kamala Harris. In a stunning exchange during a panel with three journalists, Trump questioned Harris’ blackness because of her South Asian heritage.” (“Philadelphia Inquirer”)
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2. Shapiro watch
“All eyes are on the Keystone State as Pennsylvania is a key swing state in the 2024 presidential election.
Now the Commonwealth is in the spotlight as well, as Washington’s favorite parlor game is head of state.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is one of the main candidates taken into consideration when selecting Vice President Kamala Harris“the vice president’s companion. And with that spotlight comes additional scrutiny of Shapiro’s background.” (PoliticsPA)
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People around Josh Shapiro saw at a juvenile age that “his career would take off”“With Shapiro on Kamala Harris’s shortlist to be vice presidential candidate, friends, classmates and colleagues say he has long shown flashes of leadership and political acumen.” (“Philadelphia Inquirer”)
Next stop for ‘dynamic’ Shapiro could be the White House“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told his alma mater’s graduating class last year that he wouldn’t have dared to enter politics had he not failed a science test and been cut from the basketball team his freshman year.” (Tribune Review)
Harris VP Search Team Meets with Shapiro as Labor Groups Oppose Kelly“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro met with Kamala Harris’ representatives, while some labor groups expressed opposition to Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and the Democratic search for his replacement nears its conclusion.” (Bloomberg)
Pro-Palestinian groups want to block vice-presidential candidate. “Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, a devout Jew, is seen as someone who brings a lot of benefits to Democrats. But some worry it will spark a backlash against Democrats from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.” (New York Times)
Progressives sound alarm as Shapiro VP stock surges“They are sounding alarms about his past stance on vouchers and say his position on Israel’s war with Hamas could expose divisions in the Democratic Party that could have implications for the November election if Vice President Harris selects him as her vice presidential running mate.” (Hill)
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3. In Pennsylvania’s ‘Latino Belt’ Battleground, Undecided Voters Take Note
“Residents of Reading, a predominantly Latino town, say recent events and changes in the national political scene are, as one person described them, “exciting” and “unexpected.”
Both parties are paying attention to the growing number of Latino voters in this key state.” (NBC News)
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Neary Nominated for U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. “Keli M. Neary, assistant attorney general for civil law in the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve on a federal district court.” (PoliticsPA)
Ad Watch: DCCC Goes After Perry and Involvement in Intelligence Committee“The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) sent a message that it will hold Rep. Scott Perry (R-10) to the fire with a new digital video.” (PoliticsPA)
Walsh files brief on ballot appeal; receives support from state and national Democratic parties“This could be the last time Jamie Walsh files legal papers as part of a series of appeals by both Walsh and incumbent state Rep. Mike Cabell that has dragged on for three months since the primary.” (Voice of the Citizens)
Pennsylvania politicians call for toning down rhetoric after shooting, but few make promises“With recent election cycles dominated by increasingly extreme rhetoric, at least several prominent candidates in Pennsylvania are preaching about civility in the wake of the July 13 shooting at a Trump rally in Butler County.” (Erie Times-News)
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5th National Electoral Worker Recruitment Day
National Electoral Worker Recruitment Day is national day of action established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in 2020 to inspire civic engagement and encourage people to register to be poll workers. August 1, 2024, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is intended to address the ongoing need for poll worker registration ahead of the November general election to help Americans vote and strengthen our democracy.
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