Senate Drama: Schumer Tries Freezing PA’s Dave McCormick Out of Senate Orientations
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has moved to block Republican candidate Dave McCormick from participating in Senate orientations, an unusual step that has sparked debate over the legitimacy of his election. McCormick, who is challenging Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Pennsylvania, has not yet conceded the race, despite significant leads for Casey. Schumer argues that McCormick does not meet the standards for participation until his race is called. Republicans have criticized Schumer’s actions as politically motivated and an attempt to undermine McCormick’s campaign.