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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
“Josh Shapiro is officially getting into national politics. Shapiro, a Democrat running for reelection in the critical battleground state and a widely rumored 2028 presidential candidate, took his first official step into the national political arena this week by creating a federal PAC.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
“U.S. Rep. Scott Perry and challenger Janelle Stelson clashed early in their 10th District Congressional debate Wednesday night, and they never really stopped. The verbal punches started early and continued late. Here’s a look at some of the sharpest contrasts between the two.”
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FairDistrictsPA.com @fairdistrictspa.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Use your superpower & help others use theirs. Make sure friends & family have info they need to vote. Find info & links to register, request a mail-ballot, find your polling place and more: www.pa.gov/agencies/vote Find candidate info at vote411.org
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
“The dominant theme of this year’s midterm elections has been how voters feel about Donald Trump’s second term as president. But with Trump’s approval ratings at historical lows, the Republican incumbent in PA-07 is trying to make it about something else: the personal faults of his opponent."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
If you believe in internal polls, the closest race in Pennsylvania on Election Night could be in Bucks and part of Montgomery County. #PoliticsPA
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“Republican Brian Fitzpatrick sailed to reelection in Pennsylvania’s 1st District two years ago. But now, with just over three weeks to go until Election Day and public opinion continuing to sour on Donald Trump’s presidency, Democrats smell blood in the water." #PoliticsPA
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
“In the final weeks of the election, Republicans have hoped that a massive ad campaign effort could dent Democratic candidates' images and shore up Republicans struggling to free themselves of the anchor of President Donald Trump.
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 09/10/2026
Today, The Cook Political Report is moving 18 House races, all in Democrats' direction. With these new moves, we’re also adjusting our range: the most likely outcome is now that Democrats will pick up nine to 19 seats. Read more from @erincovey.bsky.social:
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Eighteen More House Race Ratings Move in Democrats’ Favor
In the final weeks of the election, Republicans have hoped that a massive ad campaign effort could dent Democratic candidates' images and shore up Republicans struggling to free themselves of the anch...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
For the first time in eight years, Pennsylvania’s registered voters got to hear from their Republican and Democratic candidates for the state’s highest office. And while they heard Gov. Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity discuss ...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The latest polling in the governor’s race continues to show a wide gap in support between incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity. Shapiro garnered 52% support in the Susquehanna survey to just 31% for Garrity. It is the 4th straight poll that shows Shapiro up by 20+ pts
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Gov. Josh Shapiro and his Republican challenger, state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, will meet face-to-face on Wednesday night for the first and only scheduled live, televised debate in the Pennsylvania governor’s race. The hourlong debate — and the opportunity to reach voters ..."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Stacy Garrity really didn’t want to be running for governor right now. If it were up to her, she’d still be in the U.S. Army Reserves, from which she was forced to end her tenure in 2016 as a colonel after serving a maximum 30 years and three tours in the Middle East."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Pennsylvania helped put Donald Trump back in the White House. Two years later, some of the congressional districts inside the same battleground state could help determine how much political room he has left to maneuver.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“With the war in Iran rocketing gas to almost $5 a gallon, inflation surging to 3.4% from 2.6% in 2025, and food prices up nearly 3% over last year, the high cost of living is weighing on the minds of many voters — and candidates — as the midterm elections draw near.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“Political power in legislatures and governors’ offices is at stake in the November elections in more than one-third of the states, creating down-ballot drama in the midterms that could have significant implications for President Donald Trump’s agenda.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“Senator John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democrat who has spent much of the past two years antagonizing his own party, is now turning to Republicans for campaign cash. The former progressive backed by Bernie Sanders has increasingly built his political identity around opposition to the left ...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“The new hot topic flooding the airwaves this election season is a ban on members of Congress trading stocks. Candidates and groups in more than 80 races have spent upwards of $117 million on TV ads about stock trading by lawmakers, showing the potency ...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will rescind a series of proposed vaccination and disease-tracking regulations that reignited public outrage toward restrictive pandemic-era policies in Pennsylvania — a decision made after receiving more than 10K comments opposing the changes.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Saying he is “always worried about Donald Trump and his enablers trying to undermine people’s right to vote,” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that his administration is ready to protect Keystone State voters at the ballot box. Speaking at an event in Philadelphia on Friday ...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It’s been five months since we published our latest #PoliticsPA congressional vulnerability rankings for the Pennsylvania delegation in the U.S. House. Our rankings have not changed dramatically since April: Four Republican incumbents continue to be playing defense.
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 25/09/2026
The Cook Political Report is moving 15 House races, all in Democrats' direction, as the worsening political environment for Republicans has made the GOP's chances of keeping control of the chamber almost impossible. Read @erincovey.bsky.social's overview here:
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GOP on Track to Lose House Majority as 15 Race Ratings Shift Towards Dems
Despite a push for mid-decade redistricting, a massive reserve of cash, and an unpopular opposition party, Republicans are on track to lose their House majority this November.Unlike in 2018, the last ...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“One in four likely Pennsylvania GOP voters have not heard of the state’s Republican candidate for governor, as Gov. Josh Shapiro continues to pull ahead with less than six weeks remaining until Election Day, according to a new poll.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Cha-ching. Another strong reporting period for the Shapiro For PA team. The governor's reelection campaign brought in $13.3 million from June 9-Sept. 14, bringing the total for the 2026 cycle to more than $31.7M. The campaign also has $19.86M remaining for the final six weeks until Election Day.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Cha-ching. Another strong reporting period for the Shapiro For PA team. @joshshapiropa.bsky.social raised $13.3M in the last three months and has $19.8M in the bank for the final six weeks. Stacy Garrity raised $1.8M over the same period and has $1.4M on hand for the stretch run. #PoliticsPA
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“More than a year and a half into President Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has voted against the White House and the GOP more than any other House Republican. Yet, he has still voted with the president and his party nearly 70% and 77% of the time, respectively,
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"When Trump there’s something wrong with a country that allows [media criticism of him], he’s really saying there’s something wrong with America. That’s the central feature of the whole thing: The government answers to us." @kristyparker.bsky.social nails it here: newrepublic.com/article/2156...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“In a video shared to his social media platform on Friday, President Donald Trump reinforced his endorsement for Republican Stacy Garrity in her bid for Pennsylvania governor, while panning Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as an incumbent “who does not have what it takes.”
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Democrats with an eye on the presidency in 2028 are racing to address voters’ fears about artificial intelligence — planning speeches, warning about the technology on social media and, in a few cases, introducing legislation.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“After vowing to spend $20 billion on data centers across Pennsylvania, Amazon is now quietly reaping the rewards of a controversial, yet lucrative state tax exemption, records show. Yet, as Amazon positions itself as one of the state’s largest data center customers,
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday night blocked the U.S. Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on voting by mail this November, delivering a fatal blow to President Donald Trump’s attempts to inject more White House control over the midterm election."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Politicians cannot beat the behemoth that is the NFL
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“Republicans have a chance this fall to beat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in a state that proved pivotal to Trump’s return to the White House. That doesn’t mean they expect to." Read more in today's PoliticsPA Playbook politicspa.com/september-14...
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September 14 Playbook: The Races Defining the Midterms
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“Pennsylvania Democrats, including potential 2028 Senate candidates, are ramping up their criticism of Sen. John Fetterman after he appeared by video at the Republican midterm convention this week. “He’s not going to be a Senator after 2028 — mark my words,” said Rep. Chris Deluzio.”
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/09/2026
Trump: "Please right your right hand. I pledge to the greatest president in the history of the United States. That loves us so much he can't even breath. That I will go out with my family, my friends, I'll do it any way - I don't care if I'm registered or not, I'm going to try to cheat like hell..."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"Democratic Sen. John Fetterman spoke to the Republican midterm convention via video Wednesday, further escalating the growing rupture between the Pennsylvanian and his party. Fetterman spoke for just over one minute in a recorded video ...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Pennsylvania will be well represented at the podium as the Republican Party holds a midterm national convention in Dallas on Wednesday and Thursday. #PoliticsPA
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Sen. John Fetterman hit back on Sunday against allegations from former staffers that he was shirking his responsibilities, downplaying the bombshell report as “smears” against him. “Per usual — lies, half-truths, innuendos, smears and anonymous,” Fetterman told CNN.” politicspa.com/september-8-...
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September 8 Playbook: Fetterman Hits Back
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“With his hoodie-and-shorts wardrobe and working-class appeal, Sen. John Fetterman occupies a unique place in a Democratic Party increasingly populated by leftist insurgents. Behind closed doors, he shows little interest in doing the job beyond ..."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican Treasurer Stacy Garrity, both candidates running to be Pennsylvania’s next governor, have agreed to face off next month in the first and only scheduled televised debate between them."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“The battle for the House majority could come down to a handful of tight races in Pennsylvania. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have both campaigned here this summer, a sign of how crucial these contests will be. Democrats believe that a sour political environment ...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"As public sentiment on data centers has soured, AI companies are leveling up their efforts to sweeten the deal for communities that host them. NorthPoint Development has proposed giving $10,000 to every household in Hazle Township ...
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“Key federal Medicaid changes will roll out next year, and Pennsylvania’s governor will play a crucial role in how they’re implemented or challenged. The Medicaid issue offers a clear contrast in the race between @governor.pa.gov and Stacy Garrity ... " #PoliticsPA
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“A pair of polls released early this week reaffirmed the conventional wisdom in two key races: Democratic governors in Arizona and Pennsylvania appear headed for victory."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
“Meta has announced an agreement with a bipartisan group of 52 attorneys general across U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia, in the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen outlined the administration’s response following the announcement of two measles-related deaths in Lancaster County.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has a double-digit lead over his Republican challenger, Stacy Garrity, among likely Pennsylvania voters. Read this and more in today's #PoliticsPA Playbook politicspa.com/august-25-pl...
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August 25 Playbook: Poll: Shapiro Holds Commanding Lead
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“Politicians like have relied on public and private surveys of voters’ views to guide their decisions for as long as pollsters have sought to measure public opinion. In this years midterm contests, misleading polling has shaped campaign narratives, donor behavior, and news coverage like never before
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“This year’s midterm elections will feature congressional races in Pennsylvania that are pegged to be close. They have drawn national interest, plenty of money and could decide which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives."
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's newly hard line on data centers says plenty about the evolving politics of AI and the tech industry's challenge to build the energy and computing power it needs.
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What a day! @governor.pa.gov signs an executive order restricting data center development and Butler County sends a Democrat to the state House for the first time since 1999. And Williamsport welcomes the world. Read all about it in the Playbook #PoliticsPA
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