Incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Casey is making headlines [1] in Pennsylvania with a new campaign advertisement that emphasizes his bipartisan approach, particularly his support for some policies associated with former President Donald Trump.
Released on Friday morning, the ad titled “Bliss” features a married couple with differing political views who both praise Casey as an “independent” voice.
In the ad, Marygrace, a Republican woman, and her husband Joe, a Democrat, discuss their contrasting political beliefs but agree on their support for Casey. “Our marriage – pure bliss! But on politics, we just don’t agree. Except for Bob Casey. He’s independent,” Marygrace states, with Joe affirming, “That’s right!”
Marygrace goes on to highlight Casey’s efforts to combat “corporate greedflation” and price-gouging, stating, “Casey bucked Biden to protect fracking, and he sided with Trump to end NAFTA and put tariffs on China to stop them from cheating. So in this house, we agree, it’s Bob Casey who’s doing right by Pennsylvania.”
At the end of the 30-second spot, Casey himself appears, saying, “I’m Bob Casey and definitely approve this message.”
Fox News’ Power Rankings currently rate the Pennsylvania Senate election as “Leans Dem.”
Casey, who is the son of a popular former governor, is seeking a fourth six-year term in the Senate. His Republican challenger, Dave McCormick, is a combat veteran and businessman.
Polls indicate that Casey maintains a consistent, albeit narrow, lead over McCormick.
However, Republicans have pointed to the ad as a sign of Casey’s unease as Election Day approaches.
McCormick was asked about Casey’s new ad at a recent event. Listen to what he has to say:
“Bob Casey panicking!”: McCormick reacts to Casey’s pathetic ad tying himself to President Trump.
“I think somebody’s polling came back and said ‘uh oh! Kamala Harris isn’t exactly selling in Pennsylvania.’ I think this is an example of a campaign that’s struggling — a… pic.twitter.com/NzOM0EffSi [2]
— McCormick War Room (@TeamMcCormickPA) October 18, 2024 [3]
Elizabeth Gregory, a spokesperson for McCormick, described the ad as “another sign of desperation from flailing career politician Bob Casey.”
Critics within the Republican Party noted that the ad does not mention Casey’s support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
The senator was notably absent from Harris’s recent Erie and Washington Crossing rallies.
GOP state Representative Russ Diamond commented on this by stating, “He knows Kamala is going to lose,” in reference to Harris’s perceived struggles in the election.
The Trump campaign’s rapid response team on X (formerly Twitter) accused Casey of “desperately trying to embrace President Trump” despite having voted to impeach him twice.
Leftist scumbag Bob Casey — who supported BOTH impeachment hoaxes and votes with Kamala 100% of the time — is now desperately trying to embrace President Trump.
Pennsylvanians know he’s a shill for Kamala’s deranged, radical left agenda — and always will be. pic.twitter.com/nlplWvQiK9 [4]
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 18, 2024 [5]
In a parallel situation, Wisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin is also running an ad featuring Trump in a favorable light, showcasing him signing legislation she sponsored while he was in office.
ANOTHER ONE: Radical leftist Tammy Baldwin is also tying herself to President Trump in her latest ad — without mentioning Kamala at all.
She knows Wisconsin is TRUMP COUNTRY! pic.twitter.com/GHyzPo0UCb [6]
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 18, 2024 [7]
Senior adviser Tim Murtaugh remarked, “These are liberal Democrats who have opposed Donald Trump every step of the way going back years, voting with Chuck Schumer all the time, but faced with their own defeats, they have suddenly publicly embraced Trump in their own TV ads.”
Murtaugh noted, “This is undeniable, irrefutable proof that Trump is winning in these key battlegrounds, and those bumps you hear are Kamala Harris being thrown under the bus by incumbent Democrats.”
It’s unprecedented for a Democrat TV ad to feature Donald Trump in a positive way.
But incumbent Dem senators are EMBRACING TRUMP AND IGNORING HARRIS in PA and WI.
Former colleagues of hers from hugely important battleground states.
Irrefutable proof that Trump is winning. pic.twitter.com/gzhAlMRUSy [8]
— Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) October 18, 2024 [9]
Kate Smart, a spokesperson for Casey, defended the senator, stating that he “does what’s right for Pennsylvania, regardless of party.”
She added, “Whether it’s standing up to China or fighting corporate greed, he stands with Pennsylvanians and doesn’t care what any politician has to say about it.”
As the election draws closer, the dynamics in Pennsylvania are becoming increasingly critical for both parties.