Welcome to the latest edition of Voices of Reason where we’ll recap exclusive news and data featured in our most recent podcast.
This segment dives into PA Women in Politics– Beth Ann Rosica, Education Reporter for Broad + Liberty, Tasliym Morales, School Board Member, and Stacy Whomsley, School Board Director all share insights you don’t want to miss.
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School Board Member Tasliym Morales explains that because “women are traditionally the caretakers in the family” women who run for political or local offices lack support at home which “creates a big difference in the amount of women who want to run for office.” [Watch]
School Board Director Stacy Whomsley urged that a major reason women are hesitant to enter their local arenas or become civically involved is because of how they are treated once they are elected into office, reflecting that she “was cast aside and diminished and no matter what angle I approached it with my children and family would become twisted and weaponized.” [Watch]
Reporter Beth Ann Rosica emphasizes how despite the stigma women face in positions of political offices “as moms, we know how to recognize compromise and respect while valuing differences and appreciating every child for who they are.” [Watch]
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Public Opinion
- In the 2024 election, residents of swing states who voted were more likely to identify as Republican (50%) than Democrat (46%), reflecting a similar trend seen nationwide. [IPSOS]
- When asked if their financial situation would improve in the next year, about 78% of Republicans said it was very likely, while around 30% of Democrats said it was unlikely. [IPSOS]
Voter Interests
- About half (53%) of Americans say inflation is the most important issue facing the country, followed by immigration (37%) and political extremism or polarization (24%). [IPSOS]
- Hispanic women (+35 net Harris) are significantly more likely than Hispanic men (+4 net Trump) to say they voted for Harris over Trump. [IPSOS]
Elections
- Now that Casey has conceded, Republicans are set to have a 53-47 majority in the Senate starting next year. [Democracy Docket]
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Women in PA politics talk motherhood, career, and parent-teacher engagement
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Fact-checkers often play umpire but rarely call it fair. One side’s truths are labeled “needs more context,” while the other’s whoppers get a pass. That’s why we launched FactCheckPA: to sort fact from fiction, no matter the source. Follow us for breakdowns of claims from Pennsylvania politicians, interest groups, and media—and send us tips on what to check.
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