These GOP field operatives described an environment where cheating is on the rise, lax hiring practices and at times little accountability. They also said this is impacting the data Republicans are relying on in campaigns
And after an hour drive to Latrobe, I’m at another former president’s rally on behalf of a Pennsylvania Senate candidate
After doing interviews with a series of right-wing networks, PA GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano hustled away from a gaggle of assembled local and national reporters standing at the bottom of the stairs
The forever 2016 campaign: At Trump’s Latrobe rally, a pregame video plays with the text “Justice is coming for Hillary” as a “lock her up” chant plays in the background
PITTSBURGH — where Dr. Oz is rallying with PA-17 Republican nominee Jeremy Shaffer tonight
Oz takes the stage, his wife in the front row
Lists his key issues: economy/inflation/spending, crime, fentanyl
Speaking briefly, Oz says he wants to bring “balance” to Washington, offer an “all of the above” energy solution, increased safety, and both “secure the border” and improve “legal immigration”
Mentions that when he went to the Steelers game a few weeks ago, they won
NEW: I traveled aboard the Shapiro Express as the candidate who is perhaps Dems' surest bet to win a critical swing state race hammers home his closing message as part of a 25-stop tour
Though up in the polls, he doesn't want to leave anything to chance
Mastriano's resource struggles have given Shapiro a boost. But supporters described him as a dynamic speaker & hard-nosed campaigner delivering the right message at the right time. Some said they could envision a presidential bid, a suggestion Shapiro batted away to reporters