The NPR Politics Podcast Two Very, Very Different Strategies For Winning The Senate
Feb 23, 2022
As 34 Senate races loom, Pennsylvania’s crowded Democratic primary showcases candidates with unique strategies and personal brands. The focus is on engaging urban voters in a shifting political landscape. On the Republican side, Rick Scott promotes a blueprint aimed at culture war issues, asserting a dire state of the nation. The discord within the Democratic Party highlights their struggle between progressive and centrist approaches. Meanwhile, the disconnect between voters and campaign messages raises questions about electoral engagement.
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Fetterman's Campaign Style
- John Fetterman, Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor, campaigns in Trump country wearing a Carhartt hoodie and basketball shorts.
- He's a progressive who supports a $15 minimum wage, broadband expansion, legalizing marijuana, and clean energy jobs.
Lamb vs. Manchin
- Congressman Conor Lamb, known for his crossover appeal, is trying to differentiate himself from Senator Joe Manchin.
- Lamb supports eliminating the filibuster, Build Back Better, and a $15 minimum wage, while Manchin opposes these.
Kenyatta's Strategy
- State House member Malcolm Kenyatta aims to become Pennsylvania's first African American and openly gay senator.
- He believes a high urban turnout, especially in southeastern Pennsylvania, is key to winning the state.