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AP WIRE Kathy Barnette is the surprise Pa. Senate candidate who just might win. Now she’s getting new scrutiny
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com ^ | MAY 11, 2022 | Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso

Posted on 05/12/2022 8:40:37 AM PDT by Red Badger

Edited on 05/12/2022 9:42:23 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

PHILADELPHIA — Wearing a bright smile, Kathy Barnette shook hands and introduced herself around the patio of a Montgomery County country club: “I’m Kathy, and I’m running for United States Senate,” she said.

Few would disagree.

Running on a shoestring budget and with a personal story that begins on an Alabama pig farm, Barnette has rocketed to the forefront of Pennsylvania’s crucial Republican Senate primary, according to both public and private polling. She’s picked up late momentum as she challenges her big-spending rivals Mehmet Oz and David McCormick.


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1 posted on 05/12/2022 8:40:37 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger
She has no record....and that makes her a wild card...

I'd say...if she wins, she will lose royally to any Dem.

2 posted on 05/12/2022 8:42:36 AM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: Sacajaweau
I wish it were not so, but I know Pennsylvania well and I don't see how this type of candidate could win here.

Just look at a laundry list of the Republicans who have held statewide office in PA over the last 30-40 years. By national standards they are usually moderate Democrats at best.

3 posted on 05/12/2022 8:45:10 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Mr. Potato Head ... Mr. Potato Head! Back doors are not secrets.")
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To: Alberta's Child

Political transgender. Add to it the MSM ‘wishes’.


4 posted on 05/12/2022 8:47:55 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Sacajaweau
She has no record....and that makes her a wild card...

...and now part of that missing record is her DD214...
5 posted on 05/12/2022 8:51:21 AM PDT by BikerJoe
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To: Red Badger

If anyone is one the fence on this race, consider how good it is for Republicans to have quality African-American candidates on the ticket. It causes problems for the Dems in their urban strong holds, because black folks like to vote for other black folks in what is called “ethnic pride”. The more AA voters vote Republican, the harder the Dem bosses need to cheat to have a chance to win.


6 posted on 05/12/2022 8:51:53 AM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Sacajaweau

Yea, She’s unknown but said the right things at the debate so everyone is willing to jump on board. That’s why the Mitchs and Lindsey’s of the world always get re-elected.


7 posted on 05/12/2022 8:52:33 AM PDT by wiseprince (Me,)
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To: Red Badger

Scrutiny and “mud slinging” are not the same…

GOPe/Uniparty are desperate to keep her from winning…


8 posted on 05/12/2022 8:52:54 AM PDT by HamiltonJay
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To: Red Badger

CONSIDER THE SOURCE: Associated Press

In other words Democrat Propagandists.

If they are pushing her, it is to make the GOP fail in the real election.

She’s young and has a future, if she is the real deal... but for now: if the AP is pushing her, I am going for the guy Trump supports. (Oz)


9 posted on 05/12/2022 8:53:28 AM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself)
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To: Red Badger

““Everyone knows Oz is running for this race. Everyone knows McCormick is running in this race, and they’re holding their nose,” Barnette said in an interview Monday. “When they break, the undecideds, they’re gonna break in my direction. There’s nothing (Oz and McCormick) can possibly say to these people... that they haven’t already said, because they’ve spent such an insane amount of money.””

Don’t know much about her but I like what she said there. It doesn’t sound like a normal political candidate so that’s refreshing.

To win in the general election she will need name recognition and that requires money unless she gets the attention some other way. Trump was already a celebrity so can’t go by that model.


10 posted on 05/12/2022 8:54:12 AM PDT by plain talk
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To: Sacajaweau

Let Ditch remain in the minority with no new minions added to has Augean Stable.


11 posted on 05/12/2022 8:54:28 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Sacajaweau

Let Ditch remain in the minority with no new minions added to his Augean Stable.


12 posted on 05/12/2022 8:54:43 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Dr. Franklin

How do you know she is a ‘good’ candidate? She is an unknown.

If the AP is promoting her, that has me worried.


13 posted on 05/12/2022 8:55:07 AM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself)
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To: Dr. Franklin

Their urban strongholds is the result of cheating. She wouldn’t win Philly or even really be competitive. The election was stolen and it’s obvious. The tactics are already in place. Oz probably has cross over appeal and will vote with Repukes more often than the Rats. You’re not going to get a hard right candidate elected here at this point and I don’t think one is even running.


14 posted on 05/12/2022 8:56:12 AM PDT by wiseprince (Me,)
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To: Alberta's Child

This is not a normal year. It is not even a year where some ate angry. It is a year that a large block of voters have had it with unequally applied laws, pointless wars, and politicians that do not possess an understanding of the basis of civilized society. There is a deep swell of anger out there and a lot of candidates will not be trusted to do what they say. If she wins the primary she will have a solid shot at winning it all.


15 posted on 05/12/2022 8:57:05 AM PDT by Shanty Shaker
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To: Dr. Franklin

The quality of this one is questionable, is the problem. And I like Dr. Oz not one bit.


16 posted on 05/12/2022 8:57:09 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: Red Badger

One has to ask why the AP is giving her a “nice” underdog story 5 days before the primary.


17 posted on 05/12/2022 8:57:59 AM PDT by HandBasketHell
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To: Mr. K
How do you know she is a ‘good’ candidate? She is an unknown.

And Oz isn't? She certainly has a much more compelling personal story, and is decisively pro life.
18 posted on 05/12/2022 9:00:02 AM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Red Badger

Trump won Pennsylvania.. he is not a moderate..


19 posted on 05/12/2022 9:01:52 AM PDT by freespirit2012
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To: Red Badger

I just put up her campaign sign in my front yard, right next to Mastriano’s & Entin’s.


20 posted on 05/12/2022 9:02:26 AM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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