Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler expressed concerns regarding litigation initiated by Senator Bob Casey and decisions by Philadelphia, Bucks, and Centre counties to count what he describes as illegal ballots. These actions aim to challenge the election of Dave McCormick to the U.S. Senate.
Cutler criticized Sen. Casey’s approach, stating, “Throughout his entire career, Sen. Casey has publicly called for the enforcement of the rule of law and the upholding of judicial norms. However, in the reckless pursuit of his own ‘Big Lie,’ Sen. Casey is doing nothing but showing his true colors as a progressive D.C. swamp creature who will go to any lengths, including breaking the law to overthrow the results of a democratic election, to cling to his delusions of grandeur and power.”
He emphasized that “the facts and the law are clear: the election was free and fair, Dave McCormick is our new U.S. senator; a costly, statewide recount is unnecessary and duplicative; and Democrat-controlled counties are now openly defying the courts and the plain language of the election law to try and overturn a legal election result.”
Cutler urged Sen. Casey to concede in order to avoid further costs associated with litigation and recounts, saying, “It is not too late for Sen. Casey to concede and save Pennsylvanians the cost of unnecessary litigation, recounts and questions about the legality of the 2024 election. I call on him to do so immediately.”
Senator Casey has previously made statements about upholding democratic values: “In order to preserve our democracy, we must protect our elections and ensure all Americans have a voice in their government.” He also stated that “our democracy is only as strong as those who are willing to uphold it,” adding that there should be accountability for those attempting to undermine democratic processes.
