GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick has just dropped what can only be described as a political bombshell. His latest campaign ad, targeting his opponent’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, is making waves—and not the gentle, lapping-at-the-shore kind. We’re talking tsunami-level impact.
The ad opens with a seemingly innocuous clip of Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) endorsing Harris back in 2020. Cue Casey’s optimistic musings about Harris’ “ability” and how the more people know her, the more they’ll be impressed. It’s the calm before the storm, setting the stage for a barrage of clips that paint Harris as the poster child for radical left-wing policies.
McCormick doesn’t pull any punches. The ad highlights Harris’ controversial views on climate change and natural gas drilling, two hot-button issues in Pennsylvania. Harris’ support for the Green New Deal and her willingness to scrap the filibuster to pass it? It’s all there. And let’s not forget her unequivocal stance on fracking—something she would gladly ban. For a state that’s second only to Texas in shale gas production, that’s a bit like telling Pennsylvanians their beloved Philly cheesesteaks are banned.
Then comes the immigration segment, where Harris’ call to decriminalize illegal immigration and provide free healthcare for illegal aliens is front and center. McCormick also underscores her advocacy for abolishing ICE, effectively painting her as the Grim Reaper of border security.
The ad swings into criminal justice, bringing up Harris’ past support for violent protesters during the George Floyd riots and her call to divert funds from police departments. To top it off, it reminds viewers of her willingness to entertain restoring voting rights for felons, including the Boston Marathon bomber.
And just when you think McCormick is done, he throws in Harris’ stance on gun control—a mandatory buyback program. It’s the cherry on top of a sundae that’s already overflowing with contentious policy positions.
The ad wraps up by circling back to Senator Casey’s endorsement, followed by a clip of Harris cackling and saying “we did it, Joe” after the 2020 election. The message is clear: Harris’ policies are a threat, and by extension, so is anyone who supports her.
Congrats to Dave McCormick’s team… this is brilliant
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pic.twitter.com/Di0eT1TKwU— Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) July 24, 2024
McCormick’s ad is designed to stir the pot, ignite debate, and galvanize his base. It’s a meticulous compilation of Harris’ most polarizing moments, aimed at presenting her—and by association, his opponent—as out of touch with Pennsylvania’s values. Whether it’s enough to sway voters remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: McCormick has thrown down the gauntlet.