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Interview with U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pennsylvania)
Rep. Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district which includes Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties and parts of Monroe County.
00:43 – Initial uncertainty over speaker of the House
1:19 – How things will go with a slim GOP majority
2:15 – Balancing working with GOP, Trump and representing a “purple” district
3:39 – What Congress could do to help prevent another tragedy like the New Orleans attack
Interview with U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware)
Rep. McBride made history as the first openly transgender member of Congress.
5:45 – First day on the job
6:33 – Lowering costs for families
7:52 – Making history as the first openly transgender member of Congress
8:44 – Handling legislation related to the transgender community
10:14 – Improvements in having difficult conversations
11:05 – Legislation she plans to introduce
Interview with Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware)
Sen. Rochester is the first woman and first African American to represent Delaware in both chambers of Congress.
11:45 – How it feels to be a U.S. senator
12:38 – Legacy of the Biden-Harris administration
14:50 – Opportunities amid Trump administration, GOP-controlled Congress
16:23 – The meaning and family history of her scarf
Interview with Sen. Andy Kim (D-New Jersey)
Sen. Kim is the first Asian American senator from New Jersey.
17:58 – Excitement over serving New Jersey
18:24 – How it feels being a senator rather than a congressman
19:17 – The environment of the Senate
20:22 – Working with the Trump administration
21:37 – H-1B visas
22:58 – Deadly New Orleans attack and preventing future tragedies
25:00 – Reflecting on the Jan. 6 attack
Interview with U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway (D-New Jersey)
Rep. Conaway represents New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district which includes parts of Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth counties.
26:58 – Representing New Jersey
27:25 – Working as a Democrat in a GOP-controlled Congress
29:42 –Rep. Conaway’s background in the medical field
30:15 – Thoughts on President-elect Trump’s health care team
31:42 – Working with the Trump administration
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Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
00:17 – What Untermeyer has been doing since becoming special prosecutor
1:11 – Strategy for SEPTA safety
4:24 – Why Untermeyer hasn’t taken any cases so far
5:35 – Where Untermeyer’s office will be based
5:58 – How long it will take before Untermeyer handles more serious crimes
6:50 – Why Untermeyer hasn’t met with DA Larry Krasner
8:38 – How Krasner’s office has handled crime on SEPTA
9:07 – Whether or not a special prosecutor is necessary for SEPTA
10:02 – Untermeyer’s jurisdiction
11:30 – Hiring qualifications for Untermeyer’s office
12:16 – Untermeyer’s staffing goal
13:04 – When Untermeyer will be ready to take a case
13:35 – Legislators and Act 40
14:08 – Would Untermeyer run for District Attorney?
15:38 – Assaults on SEPTA employees
16:09 – Handling non-assault cases
17:31 – Untermeyer’s current office
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Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
1:00 – Making the transition from congressman to senator
1:48 – Challenges after Democrats lost control of the Senate
2:38 – Finding common ground between Democrats and Republicans
3:43 – President-elect Trump’s nominees
4:51 – Thoughts on Senator Rubio
5:45 – Martial law declaration in South Korea
7:14 – Relationship between the U.S. and South Korea
8:35 – Preparing for the Senate
9:17 – What went wrong for Democrats in the presidential election
11:03 – President Biden’s pardoning of his son Hunter Biden
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Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.
Interview with Senator-elect Joe Picozzi
:37 – Why Picozzi won Northeast Philly
1:30 – Picozzi’s pitch to voters
2:10 – Picozzi’s plans for Harrisburg
2:44 – Picozzi on Mayor Parker, Commissioner Bethel
3:50 – Final push in his race
4:27 – Relationship with local Republican party
5:32 – Trump’s success in Northeast Philly
6:32 – Republicans and younger voters
9:17 – Picozzi on SEPTA’s financial issues
11:13 – Funding education in Pennsylvania
12:30 – Republican control in Washington
13:56 – Trump picking Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
Interview with Rep. Brendan Boyle
15:34 – What Boyle heard in Northeast Philly
17:28 – Split ticket voters
18:13 – Why Boyle was more successful with Northeast Philly voters than Kamala Harris
19:30 – Changing political climate in Northeast Philly
20:30 – What Democrats need to focus more on in Northeast Philly
22:37 – Getting back working-class residents who voted for Trump
23:13 – What went wrong for Democrats in Pennsylvania
24:34 – What Boyle is prepared for in his next term
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Hours after Donald Trump’s victory winning Pennsylvania and the White House, Philadelphia Democratic Chair and former congressman Bob Brady slammed Kamala Harris’ campaign, claiming their lack of communication with him and his organization contributed to her loss. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Brady spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk who also has a response to Brady’s criticism from the Kamala Harris campaign.
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The congressional race in the Lehigh Valley could help decide who controls the House of Representatives in Washington. Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Susan Wild is facing Republican challenger Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. NBC 10 reached out to both campaigns to interview the candidates - only Wild agreed to speak with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, they spoke about a wide range of issues, including inflation, the cost of childcare, immigration, abortion and more. Here’s a full breakdown of their interview:
:30 – Inflation and unsatisfied voters
3:39 – Inflation and the federal government
5:05 – The cost of childcare
7:17 – ‘No taxes on tips’ proposals from presidential candidates
8:34 – Trump’s proposal for no taxes on social security, overtime
10:26 – Differences between Biden and Harris
12:19 – Foreign policy and aid for Ukraine
15:23 – Immigration and border security
21:42 – Abortion rights
23:56 – The 7th District race and Pennsylvania -
1:01 - On corruption in New Jersey politics
2:30 - Kim's effort to change "county line" ballots
3:53 - How to tackle inflation and high prices
6:37 - On critiques from Bashaw on government spending
8:42 - Kim's stance on tax policy
10:33 - How would a Senator Kim deal with a President Donald Trump?
11:56 - Potential changes to the structure of the Supreme Court
13:37 - On abortion law
16:04 - On immigration
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:32 - Why should voters take a chance on Bashaw?
1:22 - On the economy
2:31 - How Bashaw would vote on tax policy and government spending
4:44 - Where Bashaw thinks the government can make cuts
5:59 - On Trump's tariff plan
7:22 - Bashaw's stance on abortion
10:30 - What is Bashaw's relationship with Trump?
11:58 - On the integrity of the 2020 election
13:30 - On immigration
17:52 - On corruption in New Jersey politics
19:06 - How Bashaw, a gay man, felt about an LGBTQ-equality group endorsing his opponent
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Pennsylvania’s Senate race is one of the most-watched in the country. Senator Bob Casey, a Democrat, is facing Republican Dave McCormick. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk invited both candidates to speak with her. Sen. Casey is the first to accept. He spoke with Lauren following a West Philadelphia campaign event and covered a wide range of topics, including the economy, Medicare, abortion, immigration, and aid for Israel and the situation in Gaza. Editor’s Note: The interview took place before the death of Hamas leader Yahwa Sinwar was confirmed.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
:43 – The economy, high prices and ‘greedflation’
2:43 – Social security and Medicare
5:05 – Abortion and women’s health care
6:49 – Immigration and the border
9:33 – Israel-Hamas war
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We traveled across Pennsylvania talking to voters and local leaders about the presidential election
NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spent a week in October traveling across Pennsylvania, a key swing state that is expected to play a pivotal role in the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren shares highlights from her tour in which she spoke with voters, volunteers, officials and political leaders about Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump and key issues of the election.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
:33 – Speaking with voters in the Pittsburgh area
2:10 – Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker talks the importance of Beaver County, Pa.
3:50 – House Speaker Joanna McClinton on the political differences across Pennsylvania
4:27 – Fracking and the energy industry
6:28 – Speaking with voters and volunteers in Erie County, Pennsylvania
11:13 – Penn State University students on the presidential election
14:13 – Gov. Josh Shapiro on Kamala Harris and the election
18:42 – Eric Trump talks about his father Donald Trump and Pennsylvania
23:12 – Scranton Mayor and voters speak on the election
24:49 – Hazleton Latino voters and the presidential election in Luzerne County
28:15 – Lancaster County voters and the presidential election
29:47 – Berks County leader, voter speak on the election
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Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz were both in Pennsylvania for campaign rallies over the weekend. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Vance at his rally in Leesport about Donald Trump’s controversial statements on Haitian immigrants, how a Trump presidency would handle healthcare and IVF treatments and a recent report alleging that Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, referred to himself as a “Black Nazi” in an online post.
Lauren also spoke with Trump supporters at the Leesport rally as well as Kamala Harris supporters at Walz’s rally in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, including a Kenyan native and US citizen who spoke out against Trump’s comments on immigrants.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
JD Vance interview
:44 – The Mark Robinson allegations
2:03 – How healthcare and IVF would work under a Trump presidency
4:28 – What Vance would say to immigrants who are upset about Trump’s rhetoric
Interview with voters at Tim Walz rally
6:29 –US citizen from Kenya on Trump’s comments on immigrants
6:53 – Harris supporter on why she’s ‘desperate’ to keep Trump out of the White House
7:45 – Harris supporter explains why Tim Walz appeals to her and how she feels about the presidential race
Interview with voters at JD Vance rally
10:30 – Pa. voters explain why they support Donald Trump and JD Vance
12:00 – Trump supporters discuss the issues that matter to them the most
14:44 – Trump supporter discusses racial division and how to solve it
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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to face off at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for the presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen about the preparations being made. She also speaks with Pennsylvania voters about what they want to hear from both Trump and Harris during the debate and the rest of the presidential race. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
Jeffrey Rosen, National Constitution Center President and CEO
:33 – The significance of having the presidential debate in Philadelphia
1:08 – How the National Constitution Center is preparing for the debate
1:49 – The stakes of Tuesday’s presidential debate
2:27 – How the rules impact the dynamics of the presidential debate
3:18 – The importance of watching the entire presidential debate
4:07 – Appearance vs. substance in presidential debates
5:34 – The impact of the 2008 debate between Obama and Clinton at the National Constitution Center
6:31 – Things to watch for during Tuesday’s debate
Majesty Moreland, voter
7:50 – How she feels about the presidential race
8:09 – What she’s looking for in Tuesday’s debate
9:00 – How she feels about Kamala Harris and her policies
10:35 – Whether or not she will vote in November
11:20 – Issues she hopes Harris, Trump address in the debate
Neil Stolar, voter
11:53 – Keeping an open mind as the presidential race continues
12:40 – Whether or not the debate will influence who he votes for
Irma Fralic, voter
14:10 – What she wants to hear during the debate
14:35 – Whether or not she has an idea of what both candidates would do with foreign policy
Pam Barnes, voter
15:17 – What she hopes to hear from Harris, Trump during the debate
16:33 – Who she will vote for and why
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NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk was on the floor with delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In this episode, hear her conversations with lawmakers (Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Senator Chris Coons) - and an unexpected appearance by Delaware Governor John Carney - on the night Hillary Clinton and President Biden took the stage at the DNC. She also spoke with former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County about his friendship with Gov. Tim Walz and his family.
1:06 – Philadelphia Council member Katherine Gilmore Richardson reflects on Hillary Clinton’s run in 2016
1:34 – Richardson on chants of “Lock Him Up” during Hillary Clinton’s speech
2:44 – Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean how she’s feeling being at the DNC for the first time
4:47 – Rep. Dean on President Joe Biden stepping aside and not running again
5:55 – Delaware Gov. John Carney joins the conversation to reflect on President Biden’s life in politics
8:30 – Delaware Senator Chris Coons on the historic nature of the DNC
9:21 – Sen. Coons shares the advice Pres. Biden shared with him
10:07 – Coons talks about Biden’s decision to step aside for Vice President Kamala Harris to run for the White House
11:05 – Coons discusses Biden’s potential impact on VP Harris’ campaign and possible administration
13:20 – Coons on protests regarding the Israel-Hamas War and the election
14:55 – Former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County shares insight into knowing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
17:02 – Murphy shares his thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s criticism of Walz’s military service
18:33 – Murphy how Bucks County voters will view Walz’s record as governor in Minnesota
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Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker’s spirited statements during the ceremonial roll call has made him one of the breakout stars of the Democratic National Convention. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Mayor Walker about his late sister and how she inspired him. She also spoke with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about Harris and the importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
Interview with Pete Buttigieg
:38 – The importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election
1:18 – Kamala Harris’ stance on fracking
2:05 – Whether or not a Harris administration would be similar to Biden’s administration
3:02 – What the VP nomination process was like
4:05 – Attacks on Tim Walz’s military service
4:21 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
5:16 – Whether or not Buttigieg would serve in a Harris administration
5:31 – Whether or not Buttigieg would run for president again
Interview with Mayor Dwan B. Walker
6:15 – Mayor Walker introduces himself and Aliquippa
6:30 – What the roll call was like at the DNC
7:03 – How Walker’s late sister inspired him
9:43 – What it’s like to nominate a Black woman as president
11:08 – What made Walker attend the DNC
11:34 – What Walker represents
12:33 – Speaking with voters about the economy
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Parker about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Harris’ choice of Tim Walz as a runningmate over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Parker’s plans to turn out voters in Philadelphia this fall.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.
:37 – Parker’s goals at the DNC
1:45 – Parker on whether Harris can win Pa. without Shapiro as her running mate
3:12 – Whether or not promoting Shapiro for VP ended up backfiring
4:46 – How Parker’s connections with Philly voters will impact the presidential election
6:50 – Whether or not Parker is nervous about what Harris could face as a woman of color running for office
8:21 – Trump’s comments on Harris’ race
9:23 – Whether she would consider no taxes on tips in Philly
12:06 – Whether she’d consider serving in a Harris administration
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There has been some political drama in Montgomery County connected to the presidential race. A local Republican Committee official says he will not vote for the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, and has encouraged others to join him. Matthew McCaffery said that led to a formal complaint against him and talk of a disciplinary hearing if he didn't resign. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10's Lauren Mayk sat down with both McCaffery and the chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee to ask about what happens now as well as talk of ticket-splitting and winning over voters.
Here's a full breakdown of the episode:
0:44 – Matthew McCaffery discusses being a lifelong Republican and why he’s not supporting candidate Donald Trump
2:15 – McCaffery explains his previous votes
3:12 – McCaffery talks about why choosing Joe Biden or Kamala Harris is a better choice in his eyes
4:40 – Why he voted for Nikki Halley in PA’s primary
5:20 – Reflecting on Nikki Haley supporting Donald Trump
6:42 – Going against his own party
8:20 – McCaffery discusses where any disciplinary actions stand against him
9:37 – McCaffery explains why he thinks he should still hold his seat despite breaking the bylaws
10:22 – The fight for the Republicans who are pushing back against Donald Trump and his supporters
11:43 – McCaffery discusses other candidates and who he supports in the upcoming election
12:43 – McCaffery looks ahead at what his future looks like in the Republican party and as a voter
14:14 – Christian Nascimento explains Montgomery County Republican Committee bylaws
16:11 – Nascimento on the difference between being a voter, being part of party leadership
16:30 – November election
17:44 – Nascimento on fighting for every vote
19:40 – Impact of change at the top of the Democratic ticket
20:32 – Potential impact on down-ballot races
21:32 – The excitement of voters on the ground in Montgomery County
22:52 – If having a woman on the top of the Democratic ticket changes Republican’s strategy
22:37 – How Montgomery County’s committee works with nearby counties
24:17 – Nascimento shares his thoughts on the possibility of voters ticket-splitting
24:55 – How rare is a situation like the one with McCaffery
26:45 – If Matthew McCaffery would be kicked out in the event he doesn’t resign
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United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently visited Philadelphia to meet with city employees who’ve benefitted from the public service loan forgiveness program. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Cardona about a wide range of issues, including student loan forgiveness, campus protests, education funding and whether he’d serve in a Harris administration.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
:51 – Student loans
2:36 – Timeline of student loan forgiveness plan
5:00 – The Hatch Act
6:00 – Access to financial aid
7:50 – Campus protests amid the Israel-Hamas War
10:00 – School funding in Pennsylvania
12:15 – Possibility of serving in a Kamala Harris administration
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Earlier this year, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with undecided Pennsylvania voters about the 2024 presidential race. Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race and former President Donald Trump has a running mate, Lauren reconnected with those voters to hear their thoughts about the changes as well as whether or not they’ve made a decision.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
1st interview: Michele Frankel of Bucks County, Pennsylvania
1:44 – Thoughts on the presidential race now that Biden is out
2:37 – State of the economy
2nd interview: Pam Barnes of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
4:23 – The current presidential race
4:50 – Thoughts on Kamala Harris
6:04 – RNC and JD Vance
6:54 – Hearing from Donald Trump’s granddaughter
3rd interview: Ian Callaghan, Temple University student
8:02 – Whether or not he’ll support Kamala Harris
9:02 – Kamala Harris and Biden’s policies
10:30 – Whether or not the country would be ready for a female president
10:53 – Concern over Harris’ chances of winning
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Editor's Note: This interview took place before Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race.
Senator Kim Ward is the President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate and the highest-ranking Republican in the Pennsylvania legislature. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Sen. Ward outside the Republican National Convention about a variety of topics, including the current political environment and what’s ahead for Pennsylvania.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
1:00 – How Pennsylvania is being viewed
1:50 – Trump’s chances in Pennsylvania
2:50 – The impact of inflation on Pa. voters
3:45 – Immigration and the border
5:00 – Mass deportation
5:52 – Strong rhetoric during the presidential race
8:35 – Changing the political environment
10:40 – Potential reactions if Trump loses
11:18 – The GOP’s plans for Pennsylvania
12:04 – The likelihood of knowing the election results early in Pa.
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During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ohio Senator JD Vance was announced as Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential race. The convention also included a speech by Dave McCormick, the Republican candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania who is looking to unseat Democratic Senator Bob Casey. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with McCormick and other RNC attendees about Vance, how Pennsylvania voters could react to him and other issues.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.
Interview with Dave McCormick
:46 – What it was like to speak at the RNC
1:20 – Reacting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
2:12 – Political rhetoric in the aftermath of the shooting
2:50 – GOP VP nominee JD Vance’s impact on Pennsylvania
Interview with Jeff Bartos
3:41 – How voters in the Philly suburbs will react to Vance
4:30 – How Pa. voters will react to Vance’s stance on abortion
5:21 – Vance’s stance on Israel
Interview with Andy Reilly
6:11 – The importance of Pennsylvania
Interview with Lawrence Tabas
6:35 – 2024 RNC and presidential race
8:04 – The GOP’s messaging in Pennsylvania
8:46 – Mail-in ballots
10:10 – Thoughts on JD Vance
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