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DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

Pennsylvania is ground zero for 2022’s ugliest Senate races

The purple state is a perfect encapsulation of national politics right now.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 15 (March 24, 2022)

March 24, 2022

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 13

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition

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Democrats running for Senate in Pennsylvania mostly agree on the issues. Here's where they don't

PHILADELPHIA — Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania spend a lot of time talking about why they're the candidate who can win the state in a general election. They also tout such policy priorities as voting rights and helping working families. But there's significantly less discussion of policy differences.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

'We want to win': Democrats face choice in key Senate race

Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party committee members backed U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb by 2 to 1 in an endorsement vote over Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the primary race for the state's open U.S. Senate seat

The Independent UK

Conor Lamb's challenge: Build his name. Take down Fetterman. And do it all with less money.

Conor Lamb has two big problems.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Malcolm Kenyatta is tired of being told a Black gay man from North Philly can't win Pa.

PHILADELPHIA — Malcolm Kenyatta asks a version of the same question in almost every campaign speech: "Do you want someone who says, 'Vote for me because you have no choice'? Or, 'Vote for me because I understand your life'?"

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In the Pa. Senate race, Conor Lamb and John Fetterman are running like Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb spent weeks calling members of Pennsylvania's Democratic State Committee angling for the party's endorsement of his Senate campaign. He's befriended politically powerful unions, party activists and insiders. And a group of Democrats from inside and outside the state are trying to raise $8 million…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Staffer unions could force some lawmakers to walk the walk or face hypocrisy talk - Roll Call

“This is, for Dems on the Hill, a ‘what side are you on?’ moment,” said one strategist, alluding to a pro-union song popularized by Pete Seeger.

Roll Call

Conor Lamb’s Pa. Senate campaign is getting a super PAC boost — featuring James Carville

PHILADELPHIA — A super PAC has been set up to boost U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb’s campaign for Senate — and if it raises as much money as it aims to, it could help him close a financial gap against his Democratic primary rival, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Val Arkoosh is dropping out of Pennsylvania Senate race

PHILADELPHIA — Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh, a physician and the lone woman in the top tier of Pennsylvania's Democratic Senate primary candidates, is dropping out of the race.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 8

On Jan. 26, Nina Turner announced she’ll challenge 11th Congressional District incumbent Rep. Shontel Brown (D). Brown defeated Turner in a special primary 50.1% to 44.6% last August. The Hill‘s Julia Manchester described the special primary as “a proxy battle for the Democratic Party establishment and national progressives.”

Ballotpedia

Key Pa. Dems to miss Biden visit, cite scheduling conflicts

President Joe Biden will appear in Pittsburgh on Friday as an opening step in a broader campaign to promote the White House’s achievements in key states before the midterm elections

The Independent UK

Top Pa. Dems to miss Biden visit, cite scheduling conflicts

When President Joe Biden goes to Pittsburgh on Friday, two of the three Democrats on Pennsylvania’s statewide ballot this spring who were invited to appear with Biden will not be in attendance

The Independent UK

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