September 4: Toomey’s Vote
Former PA senator Pat Toomey is not voting for either major presidential candidate. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook
September 4, 2024
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Former PA senator Pat Toomey is not voting for either major presidential candidate. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook
“Representing Pennsylvania in the United States Senate for these 12 years has been the greatest honor of my professional life”
Republican senator becomes 10th GOP vote
It isn’t the first time that the senators have been on opposite sides of an issue.
Who had a good week and who had a not-so-good week from June 20-24.
Senator Pat Toomey is one of 10 Republicans to back a bipartisan gun control proposal.
Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) arrived in Washington, D.C., just a month ago, but he hasn’t wasted any time challenging Senate Democrats on a central economic issue: the debt ceiling. PoliticsPA reported last month on Toomey’s efforts to articulate conservatives’ debt ceiling argument, and on Wednesday Toomey unveiled his first piece of legislation in the 112th Congress: the Full Faith and Credit Act, filed as an amendment to the FAA Reauthorization Act.
Republicans reverse the Democrats’ 12-7 edge in Pennsylvania. MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA — Republicans seized control of Pennsylvania’s U.S. House delegation on Tuesday,
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Joe Sestak’s first TV ad criticizes GOP opponent Pat Toomey as “Wall Street’s Congressman,” saying the former Lehigh Valley congressman wants to ease the burden on large corporations while the middle class struggles.
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⚾ Phillies (82-56) | Toronto 10-9 | Wed vs. Toronto
⚾ Pirates (65-73) | Cubs 5-0 | Wed vs. Cubs
👂 What We’re Hearing. The House Majority PAC’s latest battleground polling shows that in PA-10, only 12% of those surveyed gave Project 2025 a favorable rating. This coming while Rep. Scott Perry has a 91% rating from Project 2025’s creators.
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“Former Pennsylvania Republican senator Pat Toomey said that he would not be voting for either Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris for president.
Toomey, a Republican who served on the Senate Banking and Finance committees, appeared Tuesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and told hosts Joe Kernan and Andrew Ross Sorkin that while the outcome is a binary situation, his choice is not.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
CNN Polls Across Six Battlegrounds Find Georgia and Pennsylvania Are Key Toss-Ups. “Vice President Kamala Harris holds an advantage over former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin and Michigan, while Trump has the edge in Arizona. The two split likely voters almost evenly in Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania, the state with the largest electoral vote prize that’s widely seen as up for grabs.” (CNN)
Harris’ Campaign Focuses on Pennsylvania as Trump Heads to a Mix of Battleground States. “Pennsylvania continues to be in the election spotlight. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will have a consistent focus on the state this week, and former President Donald Trump will appear in Harrisburg as his campaign heads to battleground states throughout the country.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Macho MAGA? Trump Locks in America’s Hyper-Masculine Vote. “He lauds strongmen autocrats, hangs with martial arts stars, and has no greater compliment than calling someone a “fighter.” Donald Trump is going all out for the macho vote in November’s election — and it’s working.” (CNHI News)
How Kamala Harris Plans to Lock In for Debate Prep in Pennsylvania. “The vice president and her team will hold a nearly weeklong around-the-clock debate camp to prepare her for her high-stakes meeting with Trump.” (NOTUS)
“In 1992, Democratic strategist James Carville coined a phrase that still rings true today.
“The economy, stupid!”
Thirty-two years later, it just as easily could be reframed for both the Harris and Trump campaigns as, “It’s Pennsylvania, stupid.”” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
Presidential Campaigns Are Back in Pennsylvania Wednesday. “In swing state presidential politics, it’s always best if one campaign’s stop can be met with another.” (PennLive)
Walz Returning to Pittsburgh Wednesday, a Day Before Harris. “The Democratic vice-presidential nominee will stop by after Lancaster and before Erie.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The Battle for PA – Erie to Potentially See Influx In Presidential, VP Candidate Visits. “With both vice presidential candidates giving Erie campaign attention, many believe the presidential candidates will be next.” (YourErie.com)
PA-10: Stelson Releases First Two Ads of Campaign. “The longtime Harrisburg-area TV broadcast journalist’s campaign says the ads put a spotlight on Rep. Scott Perry’s (R-10) efforts to ban abortion nationwide and Stelson’s commitment to making Washington work for everyday people.” (PoliticsPA)
Poll: Majority of Pennsylvanians Don’t Want Abortion Decided by the States. “Most Pennsylvanians seek out some sort of middle ground on abortion, according to the findings” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“With Pennsylvania’s last two presidential elections decided by slim margins—Trump winning by 44,000 votes in 2016 and Biden by 81,000 in 2020—the state’s 579,000 eligible Latino voters could be decisive in 2024.
Investing in Spanish-language outreach will be key to reaching Latino voters in Pennsylvania. About 4 out of 10 Latino eligible voters in Pennsylvania are bilingual, and an additional 25% only speak Spanish. More Latinos only speak Spanish in Pennsylvania than across the U.S. ” (UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute)
Elsewhere
Republican-Led Group Launches $11.5 Million Swing States Campaign Against Trump. “Pennsylvania drivers might begin seeing more billboards featuring ordinary people, like a white-haired, red-shirt wearing man named “Mike,” and a simple message: “I’m a former Trump voter. I’m a patriot. I’m voting for Harris.”” (Penn Capital-Star)
Down-Ballot Democrats Aim to Kick Out Election Deniers. “Democrats have a new strategy for going after Republicans who deny the results of the 2020 presidential election: Knock them out at the local level. One of those key races is in Pennsylvania, where Democrat Brad Chambers, another endorsed candidate, is facing off against state Rep. Brett Miller in a district that Democrats view as flippable and crucial to the party’s broader fight to maintain control of the chamber.” (POLITICO)
Luzerne County Voter Registration On Verge of Switch to Republican Majority. “The latest Pennsylvania voter registration statistics released Tuesday show the county has 87,179 Democrats and 86,839 Republicans — a difference of 340. This is striking compared to the registration domination once held by Democrats. For example, the gap between the two parties was 47,669 in 2011.” (Times Leader)
RSLC Invests $6.2M Into PA State Races. “The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) released details surrounding the early investments it and its affiliated PACs have made before Labor Day in key states as part of its ongoing strategy to secure Republican victories in down-ballot races across the country.” (PoliticsPA)
Potential Exists For Pittsburgh to Become ‘Modern Silicon Valley.‘ “A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding.” (The Center Square)
“Pennsylvania experts are forecasting a beautiful fall foliage season despite intense summer heat waves that could dull autumn in other parts of the country.
The intrigue: Some communities in western Pennsylvania are already seeing colors change and dropped leaves, which experts say would be too early, TribLive reports.
Yes, but: Conditions appear right for Pennsylvania to have one of its best fall foliage seasons in recent years, experts tell Axios.”
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⚾ Phillies (82-56) | Toronto 10-9 | Wed vs. Toronto
⚾ Pirates (65-73) | Cubs 5-0 | Wed vs. Cubs
👂 What We’re Hearing. The House Majority PAC’s latest battleground polling shows that in PA-10, only 12% of those surveyed gave Project 2025 a favorable rating. This coming while Rep. Scott Perry has a 91% rating from Project 2025’s creators.
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“Former Pennsylvania Republican senator Pat Toomey said that he would not be voting for either Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris for president.
Toomey, a Republican who served on the Senate Banking and Finance committees, appeared Tuesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and told hosts Joe Kernan and Andrew Ross Sorkin that while the outcome is a binary situation, his choice is not.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
CNN Polls Across Six Battlegrounds Find Georgia and Pennsylvania Are Key Toss-Ups. “Vice President Kamala Harris holds an advantage over former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin and Michigan, while Trump has the edge in Arizona. The two split likely voters almost evenly in Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania, the state with the largest electoral vote prize that’s widely seen as up for grabs.” (CNN)
Harris’ Campaign Focuses on Pennsylvania as Trump Heads to a Mix of Battleground States. “Pennsylvania continues to be in the election spotlight. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will have a consistent focus on the state this week, and former President Donald Trump will appear in Harrisburg as his campaign heads to battleground states throughout the country.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Macho MAGA? Trump Locks in America’s Hyper-Masculine Vote. “He lauds strongmen autocrats, hangs with martial arts stars, and has no greater compliment than calling someone a “fighter.” Donald Trump is going all out for the macho vote in November’s election — and it’s working.” (CNHI News)
How Kamala Harris Plans to Lock In for Debate Prep in Pennsylvania. “The vice president and her team will hold a nearly weeklong around-the-clock debate camp to prepare her for her high-stakes meeting with Trump.” (NOTUS)
“In 1992, Democratic strategist James Carville coined a phrase that still rings true today.
“The economy, stupid!”
Thirty-two years later, it just as easily could be reframed for both the Harris and Trump campaigns as, “It’s Pennsylvania, stupid.”” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
Presidential Campaigns Are Back in Pennsylvania Wednesday. “In swing state presidential politics, it’s always best if one campaign’s stop can be met with another.” (PennLive)
Walz Returning to Pittsburgh Wednesday, a Day Before Harris. “The Democratic vice-presidential nominee will stop by after Lancaster and before Erie.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The Battle for PA – Erie to Potentially See Influx In Presidential, VP Candidate Visits. “With both vice presidential candidates giving Erie campaign attention, many believe the presidential candidates will be next.” (YourErie.com)
PA-10: Stelson Releases First Two Ads of Campaign. “The longtime Harrisburg-area TV broadcast journalist’s campaign says the ads put a spotlight on Rep. Scott Perry’s (R-10) efforts to ban abortion nationwide and Stelson’s commitment to making Washington work for everyday people.” (PoliticsPA)
Poll: Majority of Pennsylvanians Don’t Want Abortion Decided by the States. “Most Pennsylvanians seek out some sort of middle ground on abortion, according to the findings” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“With Pennsylvania’s last two presidential elections decided by slim margins—Trump winning by 44,000 votes in 2016 and Biden by 81,000 in 2020—the state’s 579,000 eligible Latino voters could be decisive in 2024.
Investing in Spanish-language outreach will be key to reaching Latino voters in Pennsylvania. About 4 out of 10 Latino eligible voters in Pennsylvania are bilingual, and an additional 25% only speak Spanish. More Latinos only speak Spanish in Pennsylvania than across the U.S. ” (UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute)
Elsewhere
Republican-Led Group Launches $11.5 Million Swing States Campaign Against Trump. “Pennsylvania drivers might begin seeing more billboards featuring ordinary people, like a white-haired, red-shirt wearing man named “Mike,” and a simple message: “I’m a former Trump voter. I’m a patriot. I’m voting for Harris.”” (Penn Capital-Star)
Down-Ballot Democrats Aim to Kick Out Election Deniers. “Democrats have a new strategy for going after Republicans who deny the results of the 2020 presidential election: Knock them out at the local level. One of those key races is in Pennsylvania, where Democrat Brad Chambers, another endorsed candidate, is facing off against state Rep. Brett Miller in a district that Democrats view as flippable and crucial to the party’s broader fight to maintain control of the chamber.” (POLITICO)
Luzerne County Voter Registration On Verge of Switch to Republican Majority. “The latest Pennsylvania voter registration statistics released Tuesday show the county has 87,179 Democrats and 86,839 Republicans — a difference of 340. This is striking compared to the registration domination once held by Democrats. For example, the gap between the two parties was 47,669 in 2011.” (Times Leader)
RSLC Invests $6.2M Into PA State Races. “The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) released details surrounding the early investments it and its affiliated PACs have made before Labor Day in key states as part of its ongoing strategy to secure Republican victories in down-ballot races across the country.” (PoliticsPA)
Potential Exists For Pittsburgh to Become ‘Modern Silicon Valley.‘ “A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding.” (The Center Square)
“Pennsylvania experts are forecasting a beautiful fall foliage season despite intense summer heat waves that could dull autumn in other parts of the country.
The intrigue: Some communities in western Pennsylvania are already seeing colors change and dropped leaves, which experts say would be too early, TribLive reports.
Yes, but: Conditions appear right for Pennsylvania to have one of its best fall foliage seasons in recent years, experts tell Axios.”
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PA Sports
⚾ Phillies (82-56) | Toronto 10-9 | Wed vs. Toronto
⚾ Pirates (65-73) | Cubs 5-0 | Wed vs. Cubs
👂 What We’re Hearing. The House Majority PAC’s latest battleground polling shows that in PA-10, only 12% of those surveyed gave Project 2025 a favorable rating. This coming while Rep. Scott Perry has a 91% rating from Project 2025’s creators.
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“Former Pennsylvania Republican senator Pat Toomey said that he would not be voting for either Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris for president.
Toomey, a Republican who served on the Senate Banking and Finance committees, appeared Tuesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and told hosts Joe Kernan and Andrew Ross Sorkin that while the outcome is a binary situation, his choice is not.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
CNN Polls Across Six Battlegrounds Find Georgia and Pennsylvania Are Key Toss-Ups. “Vice President Kamala Harris holds an advantage over former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin and Michigan, while Trump has the edge in Arizona. The two split likely voters almost evenly in Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania, the state with the largest electoral vote prize that’s widely seen as up for grabs.” (CNN)
Harris’ Campaign Focuses on Pennsylvania as Trump Heads to a Mix of Battleground States. “Pennsylvania continues to be in the election spotlight. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will have a consistent focus on the state this week, and former President Donald Trump will appear in Harrisburg as his campaign heads to battleground states throughout the country.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Macho MAGA? Trump Locks in America’s Hyper-Masculine Vote. “He lauds strongmen autocrats, hangs with martial arts stars, and has no greater compliment than calling someone a “fighter.” Donald Trump is going all out for the macho vote in November’s election — and it’s working.” (CNHI News)
How Kamala Harris Plans to Lock In for Debate Prep in Pennsylvania. “The vice president and her team will hold a nearly weeklong around-the-clock debate camp to prepare her for her high-stakes meeting with Trump.” (NOTUS)
“In 1992, Democratic strategist James Carville coined a phrase that still rings true today.
“The economy, stupid!”
Thirty-two years later, it just as easily could be reframed for both the Harris and Trump campaigns as, “It’s Pennsylvania, stupid.”” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
Presidential Campaigns Are Back in Pennsylvania Wednesday. “In swing state presidential politics, it’s always best if one campaign’s stop can be met with another.” (PennLive)
Walz Returning to Pittsburgh Wednesday, a Day Before Harris. “The Democratic vice-presidential nominee will stop by after Lancaster and before Erie.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The Battle for PA – Erie to Potentially See Influx In Presidential, VP Candidate Visits. “With both vice presidential candidates giving Erie campaign attention, many believe the presidential candidates will be next.” (YourErie.com)
PA-10: Stelson Releases First Two Ads of Campaign. “The longtime Harrisburg-area TV broadcast journalist’s campaign says the ads put a spotlight on Rep. Scott Perry’s (R-10) efforts to ban abortion nationwide and Stelson’s commitment to making Washington work for everyday people.” (PoliticsPA)
Poll: Majority of Pennsylvanians Don’t Want Abortion Decided by the States. “Most Pennsylvanians seek out some sort of middle ground on abortion, according to the findings” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“With Pennsylvania’s last two presidential elections decided by slim margins—Trump winning by 44,000 votes in 2016 and Biden by 81,000 in 2020—the state’s 579,000 eligible Latino voters could be decisive in 2024.
Investing in Spanish-language outreach will be key to reaching Latino voters in Pennsylvania. About 4 out of 10 Latino eligible voters in Pennsylvania are bilingual, and an additional 25% only speak Spanish. More Latinos only speak Spanish in Pennsylvania than across the U.S. ” (UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute)
Elsewhere
Republican-Led Group Launches $11.5 Million Swing States Campaign Against Trump. “Pennsylvania drivers might begin seeing more billboards featuring ordinary people, like a white-haired, red-shirt wearing man named “Mike,” and a simple message: “I’m a former Trump voter. I’m a patriot. I’m voting for Harris.”” (Penn Capital-Star)
Down-Ballot Democrats Aim to Kick Out Election Deniers. “Democrats have a new strategy for going after Republicans who deny the results of the 2020 presidential election: Knock them out at the local level. One of those key races is in Pennsylvania, where Democrat Brad Chambers, another endorsed candidate, is facing off against state Rep. Brett Miller in a district that Democrats view as flippable and crucial to the party’s broader fight to maintain control of the chamber.” (POLITICO)
Luzerne County Voter Registration On Verge of Switch to Republican Majority. “The latest Pennsylvania voter registration statistics released Tuesday show the county has 87,179 Democrats and 86,839 Republicans — a difference of 340. This is striking compared to the registration domination once held by Democrats. For example, the gap between the two parties was 47,669 in 2011.” (Times Leader)
RSLC Invests $6.2M Into PA State Races. “The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) released details surrounding the early investments it and its affiliated PACs have made before Labor Day in key states as part of its ongoing strategy to secure Republican victories in down-ballot races across the country.” (PoliticsPA)
Potential Exists For Pittsburgh to Become ‘Modern Silicon Valley.‘ “A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding.” (The Center Square)
“Pennsylvania experts are forecasting a beautiful fall foliage season despite intense summer heat waves that could dull autumn in other parts of the country.
The intrigue: Some communities in western Pennsylvania are already seeing colors change and dropped leaves, which experts say would be too early, TribLive reports.
Yes, but: Conditions appear right for Pennsylvania to have one of its best fall foliage seasons in recent years, experts tell Axios.”
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☀️ Greensburg | Sunny, 79
☀️ Lewistown | Sunny, 77
☀️ Slatington | Sunny, 76
PA Sports
⚾ Phillies (82-56) | Toronto 10-9 | Wed vs. Toronto
⚾ Pirates (65-73) | Cubs 5-0 | Wed vs. Cubs
👂 What We’re Hearing. The House Majority PAC’s latest battleground polling shows that in PA-10, only 12% of those surveyed gave Project 2025 a favorable rating. This coming while Rep. Scott Perry has a 91% rating from Project 2025’s creators.
🗞️ You Asked for PA News. We Deliver. Where can you find all the latest news on what’s happening in Keystone State politics? Sign up for the PoliticsPA Playbook. We’ll deliver all the latest headlines in an easy-to-read format every weekday at 8 AM. And it’s free. Add your name to the list and subscribe now.
“Former Pennsylvania Republican senator Pat Toomey said that he would not be voting for either Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris for president.
Toomey, a Republican who served on the Senate Banking and Finance committees, appeared Tuesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and told hosts Joe Kernan and Andrew Ross Sorkin that while the outcome is a binary situation, his choice is not.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
CNN Polls Across Six Battlegrounds Find Georgia and Pennsylvania Are Key Toss-Ups. “Vice President Kamala Harris holds an advantage over former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin and Michigan, while Trump has the edge in Arizona. The two split likely voters almost evenly in Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania, the state with the largest electoral vote prize that’s widely seen as up for grabs.” (CNN)
Harris’ Campaign Focuses on Pennsylvania as Trump Heads to a Mix of Battleground States. “Pennsylvania continues to be in the election spotlight. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will have a consistent focus on the state this week, and former President Donald Trump will appear in Harrisburg as his campaign heads to battleground states throughout the country.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Macho MAGA? Trump Locks in America’s Hyper-Masculine Vote. “He lauds strongmen autocrats, hangs with martial arts stars, and has no greater compliment than calling someone a “fighter.” Donald Trump is going all out for the macho vote in November’s election — and it’s working.” (CNHI News)
How Kamala Harris Plans to Lock In for Debate Prep in Pennsylvania. “The vice president and her team will hold a nearly weeklong around-the-clock debate camp to prepare her for her high-stakes meeting with Trump.” (NOTUS)
“In 1992, Democratic strategist James Carville coined a phrase that still rings true today.
“The economy, stupid!”
Thirty-two years later, it just as easily could be reframed for both the Harris and Trump campaigns as, “It’s Pennsylvania, stupid.”” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
Presidential Campaigns Are Back in Pennsylvania Wednesday. “In swing state presidential politics, it’s always best if one campaign’s stop can be met with another.” (PennLive)
Walz Returning to Pittsburgh Wednesday, a Day Before Harris. “The Democratic vice-presidential nominee will stop by after Lancaster and before Erie.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The Battle for PA – Erie to Potentially See Influx In Presidential, VP Candidate Visits. “With both vice presidential candidates giving Erie campaign attention, many believe the presidential candidates will be next.” (YourErie.com)
PA-10: Stelson Releases First Two Ads of Campaign. “The longtime Harrisburg-area TV broadcast journalist’s campaign says the ads put a spotlight on Rep. Scott Perry’s (R-10) efforts to ban abortion nationwide and Stelson’s commitment to making Washington work for everyday people.” (PoliticsPA)
Poll: Majority of Pennsylvanians Don’t Want Abortion Decided by the States. “Most Pennsylvanians seek out some sort of middle ground on abortion, according to the findings” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“With Pennsylvania’s last two presidential elections decided by slim margins—Trump winning by 44,000 votes in 2016 and Biden by 81,000 in 2020—the state’s 579,000 eligible Latino voters could be decisive in 2024.
Investing in Spanish-language outreach will be key to reaching Latino voters in Pennsylvania. About 4 out of 10 Latino eligible voters in Pennsylvania are bilingual, and an additional 25% only speak Spanish. More Latinos only speak Spanish in Pennsylvania than across the U.S. ” (UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute)
Elsewhere
Republican-Led Group Launches $11.5 Million Swing States Campaign Against Trump. “Pennsylvania drivers might begin seeing more billboards featuring ordinary people, like a white-haired, red-shirt wearing man named “Mike,” and a simple message: “I’m a former Trump voter. I’m a patriot. I’m voting for Harris.”” (Penn Capital-Star)
Down-Ballot Democrats Aim to Kick Out Election Deniers. “Democrats have a new strategy for going after Republicans who deny the results of the 2020 presidential election: Knock them out at the local level. One of those key races is in Pennsylvania, where Democrat Brad Chambers, another endorsed candidate, is facing off against state Rep. Brett Miller in a district that Democrats view as flippable and crucial to the party’s broader fight to maintain control of the chamber.” (POLITICO)
Luzerne County Voter Registration On Verge of Switch to Republican Majority. “The latest Pennsylvania voter registration statistics released Tuesday show the county has 87,179 Democrats and 86,839 Republicans — a difference of 340. This is striking compared to the registration domination once held by Democrats. For example, the gap between the two parties was 47,669 in 2011.” (Times Leader)
RSLC Invests $6.2M Into PA State Races. “The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) released details surrounding the early investments it and its affiliated PACs have made before Labor Day in key states as part of its ongoing strategy to secure Republican victories in down-ballot races across the country.” (PoliticsPA)
Potential Exists For Pittsburgh to Become ‘Modern Silicon Valley.‘ “A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding.” (The Center Square)
“Pennsylvania experts are forecasting a beautiful fall foliage season despite intense summer heat waves that could dull autumn in other parts of the country.
The intrigue: Some communities in western Pennsylvania are already seeing colors change and dropped leaves, which experts say would be too early, TribLive reports.
Yes, but: Conditions appear right for Pennsylvania to have one of its best fall foliage seasons in recent years, experts tell Axios.”
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