Senate Republicans won a key seat Thursday afternoon in a closely watched Pennsylvania race, with President Trump-backed businessman Dave McCormick defeating longtime Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey.
The Associated Press called for McCormick to run. Lead a little Over 30,000 votes.
casey issued a statement After the AP's call, X (formerly Twitter) pointed out that about 100,000 votes had yet to be counted.
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Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) addresses supporters before former President Barack Obama speaks at a statewide campaign rally for Democratic candidates on September 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. state). (Mark Makera/Getty Images)
“Pennsylvania is where our democratic process was born. We must allow that process to proceed and ensure that every vote that is counted is counted. This is what Pennsylvania deserves. “, he wrote in part.
McCormick told “The Ingraham Angle” on Thursday that he believes he was elected because voters “want change.”
“I think they expressed a desire for change by electing President Trump, and I think the same thing. They expressed their desire for change by electing President Trump. “We are deeply troubled by the war over fuel. We want change and common sense leadership,” he said.
Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick greets supporters at the Indigo Hotel during a primary election night event on May 17, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
McCormick's 2024 campaign marks his second attempt to win a seat in the U.S. Senate. He lost the 2022 Republican Senate primary to celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz.
The West Point graduate told Fox News host Laura Ingraham that he is “honored” to serve the people of Pennsylvania.
“I'm very excited. This is an important time for our country and I'm honored to represent the great people of Pennsylvania. By the way, I represent Democrats, Republicans and independents of all parties.” said. . “My job is to represent them all.”
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Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick speaks at a campaign event at Desaki Restaurant on November 2, 2024 in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
McCormick added that he believes there is no “mathematical path” for Casey to win based on outstanding votes.
“I lost the election by 900 votes, so I get it. I know you have to handle it. I know Sen. Casey has to handle this issue. He “He's been an elected official for 30 years. His family has a great history in public office. So, you know, he's going to have to find a way to the right answer.” Said. “But I think this calculation is indisputable. I think that's why the Associated Press called it that, and why we confidently begin preparing to become the next senator from Pennsylvania.” Masu.”
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The Fox News decision desk predicted Tuesday night that Republicans will flip the Senate and take control for the first time in three years.
