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Republican David McCormick rides Trump wave to oust longtime Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey
www.post-gazette.com ^ | November 08, 2024 | Benjamin Kail

Posted on 11/08/2024 10:41:13 AM PST by Red Badger

The longtime Democratic incumbent lost his bid for a 4th term as Republicans flipped the critical Keystone State

PHILADELPHIA — David McCormick, the Republican former hedge fund CEO, will get a chance to make good on his pledge to shake up Washington after riding a wave of broad Keystone State support for presidential nominee Donald Trump to defeat three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.

The Republican had picked up 3,339,133 votes to Mr. Casey’s 3,308,214, when the Associated Press called the race for Mr. McCormick shortly after 4 p.m. on Thursday. The race had remained within a margin of fewer than 40,000 votes as late returns came in from Philadelphia precincts and Cambria County.

Because the margin of Mr. McCormick’s win is less than 0.5%, it would trigger an automatic recount under Pennsylvania law — unless Mr. Casey sends the Department of State a letter requesting the recount not happen.

Mr. Casey has not conceded the race. "This race is within half a point and cannot be called while the votes of thousands of Pennsylvanians are still being counted," campaign spokeswoman Maddy McDaniel said. "We will make sure every Pennsylvanian’s voice is heard.”

(Excerpt) Read more at post-gazette.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: bobcasey; bobcaseyjr; casey; davemccormick; davidmccormick; mccormick; pennsylvania
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1 posted on 11/08/2024 10:41:13 AM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

They’re still counting, and McCormick’s lead keeps increasing.


2 posted on 11/08/2024 10:46:17 AM PST by philippa
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To: Red Badger

Fee at last, free at last, thank God almighty Pennsylvania is free of Mr Casey at last.

[Trump should not have put up Dr Oz last time]


3 posted on 11/08/2024 10:47:07 AM PST by Wuli
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To: Red Badger
"We will make sure every Pennsylvanian’s voice is heard.”

"as many times as necessary, until we win......."

Expect 110% turnout, again, in Philly.....

4 posted on 11/08/2024 10:47:38 AM PST by traditional2 ("Is it them, again, Yogi?")
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To: Red Badger

This is very good news for Pennsylvania and for the country.

But it’s bad news for the guys in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia who were supposed to deliver the midnight bags of “specially prepared” ballots.

Maybe they started to hit the wacky tobacky too early in the evening.


5 posted on 11/08/2024 10:50:11 AM PST by Leaning Right (It’s morning in America. Again.)
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To: Wuli

Trump didn’t “put up” anyone.


6 posted on 11/08/2024 10:50:27 AM PST by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: Red Badger

All hits All the time!


7 posted on 11/08/2024 10:51:08 AM PST by xp38
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To: Red Badger

HUZZAH!


8 posted on 11/08/2024 10:51:11 AM PST by Taxman ((SAVE AMERICA! VOTE REPUBLICAN IN 2024! SAVE AMERICA!))
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To: Red Badger

Casey really was a non-entity the entire time he was in the Senate. His father was governor the last time PA was a swing state and a true pro-Live Democrat (probably the last prominent one). Bobby Jr. rode his name to office but I guess the name lost its value and the state was left with a sub-par senator who they finally got rid of.


9 posted on 11/08/2024 10:54:08 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: Red Badger

Electionresults.pa.gov has McCormick up 0.53%. If it’s more than half a percent an automatic recount isn’t required.


10 posted on 11/08/2024 10:54:24 AM PST by Dilbert56
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To: Dilbert56

Sorry, incorrect website address. https://www.electionreturns.pa.gov/General/OfficeResults?officeId=2&ElectionID=105&ElectionType=G&IsActive=1


11 posted on 11/08/2024 10:55:29 AM PST by Dilbert56
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To: Leaning Right

Try to check out the head of Philadelphia’s DNC who tore apart Kamala’s team. They, in turn, attacked him in a very malicious manner.


12 posted on 11/08/2024 11:03:22 AM PST by EliRoom8
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To: Dilbert56
No recounts please. In an honest world it wouldn't matter. But in a
world where "Democrats" [sic] live, it is an invitation to mischief.

13 posted on 11/08/2024 11:03:38 AM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Opinionated Blowhard

> Casey really was a non-entity the entire time he was in the Senate. <

True that. And if I were forced to pick one, I’d pick Fetterman over Casey. Casey did exactly what the Democrat leadership told him to do. He was a pathetic wooden puppet, and nothing more.

Fetterman will probably vote the party line as well. But at least he’d think about it first.


14 posted on 11/08/2024 11:03:44 AM PST by Leaning Right (It’s morning in America. Again.)
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To: Dilbert56

“Electionresults.pa.gov has McCormick up 0.53%. If it’s more than half a percent an automatic recount isn’t required.”

Let’s hope it stays that way where no recount is required.


15 posted on 11/08/2024 11:04:57 AM PST by Parley Baer
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To: Red Badger
What a sadist. Instead of ripping the Band Aid off fast he wants a slow peel which hurts worse.

Take your time, Pennsylvania. It's comical at this point.

16 posted on 11/08/2024 11:05:55 AM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: philippa

Yep. I’m following it here:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/pennsylvania-senate-results

They’ve counted 25% of the remaining votes and McCormick’s lead is still increasing. He’s up by over 35K.

Casey is a narcissistic putz for not conceding.


17 posted on 11/08/2024 11:09:32 AM PST by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (Prepare to survive.)
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To: traditional2

That is a legitimate concern.

I’m concerned they are counting all the non-Philly counties so they know how many votes they need to manufacture for Philly to give the steal to Casey.

I hope Lara Trump has some lawyers down there watching what is going on.


18 posted on 11/08/2024 11:11:15 AM PST by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (Prepare to survive.)
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To: Red Badger
Bob Casey has a miserable 6% liberty score.

Conservative Review’s Liberty Score® grades members of Congress on the top 50 votes over a rolling six-year term.

19 posted on 11/08/2024 11:11:30 AM PST by Dalberg-Acton
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To: Red Badger

every senator seat is important

having a small majority gives the stage over to just a couple of Prima Donna senators who love the limelight of being “mavericks” and, basically, screwing up the process


20 posted on 11/08/2024 11:11:39 AM PST by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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