Dave McCormick Slams Bob Casey in Ad on Crime

On Thursday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick launched an advertisement criticizing Senator Bob Casey for his support of Vice President Kamala Harris and her perceived lenient stance on crime. The ad, titled 'Switched,' highlights the endorsement McCormick received from the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police, which notably chose not to support Casey in the upcoming 2024 election, despite having backed him in a previous campaign. The ad features a narrator discussing the dangers in Philadelphia, emphasizing the need for stronger law enforcement. In the advertisement, McCormick asserts that Casey's alignment with Harris, who has previously suggested that increasing police presence does not necessarily equate to safety, reflects weakness. The ad also includes a statement from a law enforcement officer urging voters to switch their support from Casey to McCormick. This shift in endorsements indicates a significant change in the political landscape regarding law enforcement support in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association also endorsed McCormick, further distancing themselves from Casey. This endorsement comes in the wake of Casey's past statements supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and his condemnation of systemic racism and police brutality, which have drawn criticism from law enforcement groups. The ad and endorsements highlight a growing divide in public opinion regarding crime policies and law enforcement support, particularly in light of recent crime rates in urban areas like Philadelphia. McCormick's campaign aims to capitalize on this divide as he seeks to unseat Casey in the upcoming election.