The state Representative from Northeast Philadelphia said that Bloomberg has a proven track record of positively impacting communities like his district and is the Democratic presidential candidate with the broadest appeal.
The Jefferson County Republican told PoliticsPA that he was pleased with the way his Auditor General bid was going, but said that a state Senate bid was where his “heart was from the beginning.”
The tour includes visits to Erie, Scranton, Harrisburg, Monessen, and Bensalem.
The Jefferson County Republican, who has served as Senate President since 2007, announced on Wednesday night his intentions to not seek reelection in November.
The Chester County Democrat, who announced last month that he would seek a new term, announced that he will not run in November and endorsed Don Vymazal, a longtime aide.
Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal highlighted a push for investments that include universal kindergarten to a new program for college scholarships.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), who is serving as Sen. Bernie Sanders presidential campaign co-chair, talked about an economic message that doesn’t leave any community behind, while Pennsylvania Democrats unveiled their new “PA Dems Care” message.
Bonner, a local small businessman and attorney, cited his record of “proven experience, record of accomplishments, and conservative values” as the reason he can represent the district.
The state Representative from Pittsburgh, who identifies as a Democratic Socialist, called Sanders an “independent and fierce advocate for working people” and lauded his stances on climate change, housing and healthcare affordability, and getting more people access to good-paying jobs.
The ratings say that the Democrats have a shot at taking over at least one chamber, although the GOP starts the cycle with an edge.
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