South Lancaster News

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler has expressed concerns over actions taken by Sen. Bob Casey and several counties in Pennsylvania regarding the counting of ballots in the recent U.S. Senate election. Cutler criticized Casey's litigation efforts and decisions made by Philadelphia, Bucks, and Centre counties to count what he described as illegal ballots aimed at challenging Sen.-elect Dave McCormick's victory.

Cutler stated, "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 further 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, stating it would save Pennsylvanians from unnecessary litigation costs and doubts about the legality of the 2024 election results. "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," he said.

The statement also included past remarks from Sen. Casey on upholding electoral integrity: “In order to preserve our democracy, we must protect our elections and ensure all Americans have a voice in their government.” He added that “our democracy is only as strong as those who are willing to uphold it” and stressed accountability for those attempting to undermine democratic processes.