Pennsylvania Senate Debate Intensifies as Casey and McCormick Exchange Barbs

In a heated first debate, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick clash over key issues and personal attacks in a pivotal race for Senate control.

Sen. Bob Casey and Dave McCormick engaged in a tense debate, each accusing the other of dishonesty and poor leadership.
Casey criticized McCormick's residency and his past as a hedge fund CEO, while McCormick labeled Casey a career politician and a rubber stamp for Democratic leaders.
The debate covered critical topics such as inflation, energy policies, and border security, with both candidates presenting differing solutions.
Both candidates support reopening the Three Mile Island nuclear facility, though they differ on broader energy strategies.
Polls indicate a tight race, with Pennsylvania's Senate seat potentially influencing the balance of power in the upcoming elections.