Welcome to the latest edition of Voices of Reason where we’ll recap exclusive news and data featured in our most recent podcast.
Hear from all three candidates for PA Attorney General in this game-changing forum, diving into A.I., social media's impact on children, healthcare, local DA's impact on retail theft, and much more.
Eugene DePasquale and Dave Sunday, plus Forward Party candidate Eric Settle shared insights you won't want to miss.
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Democratic Candidate for AG Eugene DePasquale reacts to pushback on Philly DA Krasner's progressive policies, stating, "There are specific areas where I disagree with DA Larry Krasner. Particularly on retail theft where I think even he has made some adjustments because – and I don't want to speak for him – I think he even knows he went too far on that." [Watch]
Republican Candidate for AG Dave Sunday touched on trust in our state's elections, sharing, "We protect Democracy by enforcing the law." Sunday continued, "It doesn't matter who you want to win. The expectation is that everyone will do this safely, you will follow the law, and you will accept the outcome when it's over." [Watch]
Forward Party Candidate for AG Eric Settle shares that "the Forward Party doesn't have any particular positions as a party – the Forward Party is going to let candidates make up their own minds for what is center, or 'in the middle', for their state." [Watch]
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Public Opinion
- 54% of Americans say social media companies shouldn’t allow any political ads. [Pew Research]
- PA voters are pessimistic about conditions in the state with 48% reporting the state is “off on the wrong track.” [F&M Poll]
Voter Interests
- Concern about the economy, including unemployment and higher gas and utility prices, continue as the most important and often mentioned problem facing PA at 35%. [F&M Poll]
Elections
- Harris leads Trump, 48% to 44%, among registered voters, but Trump leads Harris, 50% to 49%, among likely voters in PA. [F&M Poll]
- U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D) holds a 51% to 45% lead over PA Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R) in PA's 7th Congressional District race. [Muhlenberg]
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DePasquale Zeros in on Protecting Pennsylvanians from A.I. & Predatory Social Media Algorithms
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Airing later this week, you will hear from House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler on the GOP caucus's initiatives should they reclaim the House majority this November.
Plus, Auditor General Tim DeFoor details his office's wide-reaching initiatives in a possible second term. You won't want to miss it.
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In Case You Missed It...
As PA approaches the pivotal 2024 election, the race for the presidency is too close to call. Two veteran Republican strategists—one supporting Harris, the other backing Trump—shared their insights on the stakes ahead.
Plus, Rep. Scott Perry appeared in an exclusive preview of the Keystone Candidate Forum. Don't miss it!
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The Voices of Reason podcast has covered the most important issues in Pennsylvania politics – from education funding to trust in elections. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt, PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity, and House Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris are just a few of many influential guests who have joined us for exclusive interviews and roundtable discussions.
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