Staff Reports
The political arena in Pennsylvania is heating up with former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris locked in a high-stakes contest that could very well determine the fate of the upcoming election. Reports suggest a recent poll indicates that Trump is inching ahead, which should make any American who appreciates the value of common sense breathe a sigh of relief. Observers have long considered the Keystone State pivotal, especially with the likes of Senator John Fetterman and Governor Josh Shapiro in the mix. However, Shapiro’s VP dreams went up in smoke when he got passed over by Harris.
Fetterman, the poster child for progressive policies, has surprisingly conceded that Trump has a good shot at carrying the state. Meanwhile, Harris is suddenly trying to backpedal on her position regarding fracking—a practice that contributes billions to Pennsylvania’s economy and keeps locals employed. If anyone thought the Democrats were united in their approach, they might want to take a closer look at how fracking has become the proverbial hot potato; that is if it doesn’t get tossed under the bus again during the campaign.
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Recent polling data from InsiderAdvantage shows Trump leading Harris by a slim margin of 50% to 48% among likely Pennsylvania voters. This comes as Harris’s favored gubernatorial nominee, Dave McCormick, struggles against incumbent Bob Casey, barely rallying a paltry 44%. Interestingly enough, with Robert F. Kennedy no longer in the race, the former candidate’s followers seem to be finding a home with Trump, indicating that his endorsement does hold weight. The remaining undecided voters are becoming a prime target, and as the spectacle of debates unfolds, Trump is clearly capturing their attention.
The Democrats are certainly not doing themselves any favors with their internal conflicts. The Harris camp’s decision to pass on Shapiro has raised eyebrows, especially among those on the far left who have been less than shy about their antisemitism. Harris’s allies are reportedly grappling with the fallout from pro-Palestinian activists who would likely view a Jewish nominee as a bridge too far. Of course, navigating such issues might require a bit more authenticity than her campaign has displayed lately.
Harris’s waffling on fracking is also worth a chuckle or two. After promising a nationwide ban in 2019, she is now pretending to champion the state’s rights to frack like a true blue energy enthusiast. Retroactively commuting her leftist positions is an intricate dance reminiscent of her unique ability to sidestep real accountability. It’s no wonder that reporters are raising eyebrows over her supposedly newfound support for the very policies she once decried, given that her previous outlandish promises have vanished without a trace from her current agenda.
With Trump taking the stage in Pennsylvania roughly a month ago, he aimed not only to showcase his agenda but to remind the public why Harris’s first day in office should have happened long ago. With barbs aimed at her economic promises, the former president made it clear that he wouldn’t let anyone forget her prior inaction. If this is the shape of things to come, then the Keystone State is in for an entertaining election season where only one thing is certain: voters will have a choice between a candidate who represents the status quo and one who is prepared to shake things up.
