In a recent campaign event in Pittsburgh, Senator Bob Casey delivered a pointed critique of his opponent, former hedge fund CEO David McCormack, accusing him of dishonesty and misrepresentation regarding his background and business practices. Casey claimed that McCormack falsely portrayed his upbringing, stating that both candidates enjoyed privileged upbringings and should not mislead voters about their pasts.

Casey highlighted McCormack's alleged record of outsourcing jobs from Pennsylvania to countries like India and China, asserting that McCormack's investments during his tenure as a hedge fund CEO were detrimental to American workers. He specifically noted that McCormack increased investments in China by 108,000 percent, including in companies that produced fentanyl and supported the Chinese military.

The senator also criticized McCormack's proposed tax policies, warning that they would favor billionaires and large corporations at the expense of essential social programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Casey emphasized his own voting record against tax cuts for the wealthy, claiming that out-of-state billionaires are now spending over $100 million to defeat him in the upcoming election.

As the event progressed, Casey shifted focus to the future, expressing gratitude for the support of attendees and emphasizing the importance of the Affordable Care Act, which he credited with providing health care to over 1.4 million Pennsylvanians. He welcomed former President Barack Obama, acknowledging his contributions to health care reform and rallying the crowd to support Democratic candidates down the ballot.

The event underscored the stark contrasts between Casey and McCormack's visions for Pennsylvania, as the senator rallied support against corporate greed and for the protection of social safety nets.