Rep. Rob Bresnahan Criticizes Opponent Paige Cognetti Regarding Her Record
Campaign Ad Controversy in Pennsylvania Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) has dropped a campaign ad attacking Scranton’s mayor and Democratic congressional candidate, Paige Cognetti. In the ad, he claims that Cognetti and her supporters are “full of baloney.” In a video shared on X by Axios reporter Andrew Solender, Bresnahan pointed out that he “voted to […]
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti suggested a DEI position along with a tax hike.
Scranton Mayor’s DEI Initiative Faces Budget Challenges Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, previously suggested increasing taxes to fund a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff. In 2023, the city added eight new hires, which included a position for a “DEI coordinator.” The proposed budget […]
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is under investigation for changing her stance on the border.
Democratic candidates vying to gain swing House seats this year are facing growing scrutiny regarding their positions on the southern border. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti recently expressed her disapproval of former President Joe Biden’s approach to border issues during a podcast in March, labeling it a “big mistake” and “really bad.” Despite this criticism, it […]
Crime troubles shake Biden’s hometown as Mayor Cognetti considers running for Congress
Scranton’s Crime Crisis and Mayoral Election Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is facing significant challenges in her city, which is known as the hometown of former President Joe Biden. She’s currently up against freshman Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. in a contested district that many consider a political battleground. Violence has seen a troubling increase in […]