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FakeNoose

(35,668 posts)
Sat Jan 22, 2022, 10:22 AM Jan 2022

"What happens in Pennsylvania could decide the fate of our democracy"



This sentence was printed on the face of the mailer I just received from the campaign of Josh Shapiro, our PA Attorney General who is running for Governor this year. The mailer has lots of interesting facts about Shapiro, his record as Attorney General, his positions on various issues, and the usual appeal for donations and campaign volunteers.

His website: (link) https://joshshapiro.org/meet-josh/

Wikipedia page: (link) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Shapiro

According to Wikipedia, Shapiro has received these endorsements:
Before his announcement, term-limited Governor Tom Wolf endorsed Shapiro's bid. He has also received endorsements from former Governor Ed Rendell, State Senator Anthony H. Williams, former Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Marcel Groen and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.


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"What happens in Pennsylvania could decide the fate of our democracy" (Original Post) FakeNoose Jan 2022 OP
KICK orangecrush Jan 2022 #1
I received the same letter. appleannie1 Jan 2022 #2
John Fetterman is running for the U.S. Senate - Pat Toomey's old seat FakeNoose Jan 2022 #3
I knew he was running for something. He will get my vote. appleannie1 Jan 2022 #4
Conor is my Rep, good man; but I am ALL IN with Fetterman. Tommymac Jan 2022 #5
I would be happy with either one winning the nomination FakeNoose Jan 2022 #6

appleannie1

(5,203 posts)
2. I received the same letter.
Sat Jan 22, 2022, 12:31 PM
Jan 2022

For me he is probably going to get my vote. Fetterman is also a good choice if need be. I am also hoping a Dem takes over the Senate seat Toomey now holds.

FakeNoose

(35,668 posts)
3. John Fetterman is running for the U.S. Senate - Pat Toomey's old seat
Sat Jan 22, 2022, 12:36 PM
Jan 2022

You can vote for both of them!

Other Democrats are declared for the Senate, including Conor Lamb. Let's make sure we choose the best candidates in our primary this spring. Because "what happens in Pennsylvania could decide the fate of our democracy."

appleannie1

(5,203 posts)
4. I knew he was running for something. He will get my vote.
Sat Jan 22, 2022, 12:41 PM
Jan 2022

I like Conner too but I think Fetterman is more assertive. I will have to watch the debate if they have them and you are right. Dems have to start knocking on doors all across the country and people need to dig deep in their pockets this year.

Tommymac

(7,334 posts)
5. Conor is my Rep, good man; but I am ALL IN with Fetterman.
Sat Jan 22, 2022, 01:14 PM
Jan 2022

We need a strong smart Democrat in the Senate representing the Keystone state.

And no way Lt. Gov Fetterman ever becomes another Lieberman, Manchin, or Sinema.



GOTV 2022

FakeNoose

(35,668 posts)
6. I would be happy with either one winning the nomination
Sat Jan 22, 2022, 04:06 PM
Jan 2022

They're both honorable men, no-bullshit Dems. Fetterman seems slightly more progressive than Lamb.
It's hard to pick a favorite but I promise I'll decide in time for the primary.

I only have one problem with Conor Lamb: we can't afford to lose his seat in the House. Too many other Dems are retiring this year and it's scary to think what might happen if the Pukes succeed in taking over the House.

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