Rep. Erin Molchany (D-Allegheny) launched her first television ad this morning in her primary race against fellow incumbent Democrat Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny).
After redistricting moved her district, HD-22, to Lehigh County, Molchany was merged into Readshaw’s, HD-36.
Molchany’s ad launched on cable this morning at 5:00am and talks about her work during her first term in the House through the words of her father.
The spot opens introducing them both, and they trade lines through the 30-second spot.
“I’d like to tell you about my daughter. She’s never been afraid to be a leader to do what’s right,” Molchany’s dad says. “She’s working to raise the minimum wage, make taxes fairer for working families and to create jobs. She’s fighting for equal pay for women.”
“He taught me to give back,” Molchany responds.
“I’m proud of my daughter,” her dad says.
“I’m proud of my dad,” Molchany reads as the ad ends.
It’s reminiscent of the popular ad of Carl Sciortino, who ran for Congress in Massachusetts’ 5th Congressional District.
On the whole, it’s a cutesy, upbeat ad that will introduce Molchany in the new district, where 72% of voters in the new district are already Readshaw’s, while just 21% live in Molchany’s district.
It particularly highlights her work in equal pay, for which she’s received national kudos. Just this week, she and Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) were invited to the White House to discuss their work for equal pay in Pennsylvania. They are the prime cosponsors on House Bill 1890, legislation that mirrors the executive order President Obama unveiled to level out the gender gap in pay.
“I’m constantly looking for innovative ways we can continue to support all our working families. Equal pay for equal work is not just a women’s issue. It is about sustaining families and strengthening our economy.” said Molchany in a release. “Inequity in pay hurts our families and holds our neighborhoods back.”
This Saturday at noon Rep. Molchany will be joined by HB1890 coprime sponsor Brian Sims for a meet and greet at her campaign office at 2615 Brownsville Rd in Carrick. The event caps off a week focused on highlighting the fight for pay equity.
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i’ve seen this commercial before but with a different talking head???
…did they have to pay royalties to Sciortino?
That’s a high quality ad. Goodbye Harry!