The annual gathering of progressives included speeches from seven candidates primarying fellow Democrats in the state legislature, while calling on the party to embrace a bold vision for the upcoming election.
Gov. Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s Back to Blue tour made a stop in Bensalem on Saturday afternoon to make the case for electing Howie Hayes, while Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and other local Republicans rallied Saturday morning to boost K.C. Tomlinson’s campaign.
The business agent for SEIU Local 668 captured 86% of the vote in the West Philadelphia Democratic stronghold.
The Lancaster County Republican touted the bipartisan achievements over the past year, while attempting to avoid the speculation about who will be the next Speaker.
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.
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