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60 Minutes · Previewing the Pennsylvania primaries
- 1. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, though unopposed in his own primary, actively campaigned for Democratic House candidates in key races.
- 2. Governor Shapiro asserted that Donald Trump's policies, including tariffs and a "war of choice in Iran," are responsible for rising costs and economic struggles.
- 3. The 7th congressional district race in Pennsylvania is a crucial toss-up, with Governor Shapiro endorsing Democrat Bob Brooks against Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie.
- 4. Democrat Bob Brooks highlighted that Republicans are investing over $1.2 million in attack ads against him, indicating they are "afraid" of his campaign.
- 5. Bob Brooks received a controversial endorsement from the DCCC's "Red to Blue" program, which drew criticism because other Democrats were still actively campaigning.
- 6. Voters from the Lehigh Valley's Latino community, a group Donald Trump previously swayed, now indicate a shift towards backing Democrats in future elections.