Mastriano held Oz down. Losing to Shapiro by 14 points, there was no way there'd be enough ticket-splitters to bring Oz across the finish line.
Doug Mastriano was one of the worst statewide politicians the GOP has ever nominated.
And he was Trump's guy.
Eh, but he was President Trump’s picked candidate, as was Mastriano.
PA had a high number of ballots cast via EV. Those voters typically skew Democrat. Mastriano and Oz were behind for almost all of the campaign. With that set of circumstances, it’s a tough haul. Endorsing candidates is a double-edged sword. I do disagree what some are saying - that President only endorsed sure win candidates. He took a real risk with Oz and Mastriano - and lost. Own up that they didn’t work out - and move on.
Instead he’s publicly critical of them both. Okay. And then he goes after DeSantis repeatedly in public.
It’s a temperament thing. DeSantis living in President Trump’s head rent free is apparent. And it’s a reason there should be a primary contest for the Republican nominee - temperament. If DeSantis gets pummeled, he’s a big boy. Same for Trump.