Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated Dave McCormick on his successful run to represent the Keystone State in the U.S. Senate. 

AFP Action endorsed Dave McCormick for U.S. Senate in July 2023—well before McCormick declared his candidacy. Since April 1, the group has knocked over one million doors urging voters to send McCormick to Washington. 

In a race decided by just over 30,000 votes, AFP Action’s grassroots army knocked on over 1 million doors to encourage Pennsylvanians to vote for Dave McCormick.

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement after the race was called: 

“Thanks to our activists and volunteers, Pennsylvania will finally have a Senator who champions the policies that will improve life in the Keystone State. We know we can trust Dave McCormick to oppose wasteful Washington spending, advocate for meaningful border security, keep taxes low, and embrace an all-of-the-above approach to domestic energy production.  

“This wouldn’t be possible without our outstanding and dedicated grassroots army that’s worked tirelessly to send a true policy champion to the U.S. Senate by knocking over a million doors!” 

“AFP is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Dave McCormick in Congress next year.”

This has been a record-breaking year as AFP and AFP Action separately engaged in a staggering 647 races, including 7 critical U.S. Senate races and 44 U.S. House races. AFP and AFP Action’s grassroots army across the country reached out to more than 19.5 million voters – AFP and AFP Action’s largest effort in our 20-year history. AFP Action’s engagement in federal races is critical as we get back to promoting candidates who will advance good policy in Washington and AFP and AFP Action’s engagement in state legislative races continues their commitment to championing policy solutions and limited government principles that empower states across the country.  

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Nation’s Premier Grassroots Group Crosses Major Outreach Threshold One Week Before Election Day 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) knocked its one millionth door to support Dave McCormick’s run for U.S. Senate, exceeding its goal to knock one million doors in the Commonwealth by Election Day. The group will continue its best-in-class voter outreach through next Tuesday. 

AFP Action endorsed Dave McCormick as a policy champion last summer, even before he announced his candidacy. Since April 1, 2024, AFP Action has been on the ground talking to voters at their doorsteps about the significance of the Pennsylvania Senate race.

Upon reaching the million-door mark, AFP Action Senior Advisor in Pennsylvania Emily Greene issued the following statement: 

“I’m so incredibly proud of our grassroots army of activists and volunteers who have truly been ‘pounding the pave for Dave!’ All eyes are on Pennsylvania this cycle and we’re keenly aware of how close it will be. We’re hoping that with a million doors and counting, that we will be the difference-makers and bring Dave McCormick across the finish line. 

“Control of the Senate could run through the Keystone State and after nearly 20 years in the Senate, Pennsylvanians are tired of Bob Casey’s rubber-stamp representation. That’s why they’re ready to vote for Dave McCormick who’s going to tackle their most pressing issues like securing the border, keeping taxes low, and putting an end to wasteful Washington spending.” 

Director of AFP Action, Nathan Nascimento issued the following statement: 

“It’s easy for folks to talk a big ground game, but AFP Action is putting on a masterclass in how to reach voters and make the difference in key elections. Not only have we knocked over a million doors in Pennsylvania, but we’ve knocked over 650,000 doors in Montana, another 650,000 in Wisconsin, and over 900,000 in Ohio.  

“Our operation has been refined over years of engagements and with constantly updated data to ensure we are reaching the right voters. I’m so proud of this team and its continuing effort to change the political landscape in Washington between now and Election Day.” 

Read more about AFP Action’s unmatched ground game in National Review Online.

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Madison, WI – After the debate between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde, AFP Action Senior Advisor Megan Novak released the following statement:

“AFP Action has knocked over 600,000 doors this cycle listening to what voters care about most: and that is by far the economy. Wisconsinites are still struggling to get by and paying over $11,500 more per year just to afford the same standard of living since 2021, yet the moderators asked zero questions about this cost of living crisis.

“Tonight, Eric Hovde proved why he is the best choice to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate.  As a businessman, Hovde is a job creator with the visions and skills necessary to strengthen our economy and fight for Wisconsinites.  

“After 25 years in Washington – if Tammy Baldwin was going to make a difference, she would have done so by now. It’s time to turn the page on Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde is the man for the job.” 

AFP Action is highlighting five main points voters should know after tonight’s debate, despite the moderators ignoring questions about the issues Wisconsinites care about the most:

• Tammy Baldwin is a career politician who’s spent 25 years in Washington, D.C. and has nothing to show for it. 
• Baldwin voted for the American Rescue Plan, the CHIPS Act, the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act and the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, amounting to a $5.5 trillion spending frenzy and leading to historically high inflation and sluggish wage growth.
• Senator Baldwin has failed to secure the southern border and Wisconsin. Eric Hovde will fight for increased technology, boots on the ground and infrastructure.  
• In the debate, Baldwin tried to paint herself bipartisan, but she has voted with the radical Biden-Harris administration over 95% of the time. 
• Eric Hovde will be a man of action and work on day one to get Wisconsin and our country’s economy back on track.  

Madison, WI – Tammy Baldwin falsely claimed credit for her work on the FEND Act, a bill to combat the fentanyl crisis destroying our communities and killing Wisconsinites.  

When in fact, Senator Tim Scott (SC), the main sponsor of the bill, has called out Baldwin for her blatant lies and stated he “never had a single conversation with Sen. Baldwin about [the FEND Act]. Period.” 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Megan Novak released the following statement: 

“The fact of the matter is this: Tammy and her fellow democrats could have prevented this fentanyl crisis by securing our southern border but failed. While fentanyl is killing thousands of Wisconsinites every year, Tammy Baldwin’s done nothing but take false credit for something she didn’t do, the epitome of her time in Washington. 

“America needs a real leader who knows that securing the border is the first step to securing our communities. America needs Eric Hovde in the U.S. Senate.” 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Last night, Dave McCormick won the second Pennsylvania Senate debate. The performance highlighted the stark differences between Bob Casey Jr. and Dave McCormick as they approach November 5.

AFP Action Senior Advisory Emily Greene issued the following statement:

“Here are five key takeaways for Pennsylvania voters:

1. Americans agree that now is not the time to raise taxes. Dave McCormick has promised to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Bob Casey Jr. voted against it.
2. Bob Casey has been in office nearly 20 years and has always toed the party line rather than stand up for Pennsylvania. It’s time for fresh and bold representation that Dave McCormick can deliver.
3. Bob Casey Jr. is a rubber-stamp for the Biden-Harris economic agenda, Bob Casey voted for the wasteful government spending that triggered a cost-of-living crisis. But when he’s asked, he’ll blame businesses rather than own his record.
4. The border crisis didn’t develop overnight. Despite being in office for nearly 20 years, and despite tens of thousands of deaths caused by fentanyl coming into the country though our broken border, Bob Casey refused to vote to protect Pennsylvanians. Dave McCormick will be the advocate Pennsylvania needs to restore security to our southern border.
5. Dave McCormick embraces energy abundance and an all-of-the-above approach to domestic energy production. Bob Casey merely pays it lip service every six years.”

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – After Dave McCormick handily defeated Bob Casey Jr. in the second Pennsylvania Senate Debate, AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Greene released the following statement:

“Tonight, Dave McCormick showed Pennsylvanians that he has our back. He knows and understands the issues that we are most concerned about: making life more affordable, restoring order to our border, and keeping taxes low.

“Bob Casey has had nearly 20 years to stand up for Pennsylvania, and at every opportunity, he instead votes for his party and his politically connected allies.

“AFP Action has knocked over 800,000 doors and counting to be sure that Dave McCormick replaces Bob Casey and starts giving Pennsylvanians a real voice in the U.S. Senate.”

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, –In tonight’s Pennsylvania Senate Debate, Dave McCormick made it clear he will embrace an ‘all-of-the-above’ approach to domestic energy production that could propel more economic growth and opportunity in the Commonwealth.

Despite Kamala Harris’s very clear history of advocating for a ban on fracking, Bob Casey refuses to speak out or urge Harris to make her support for U.S. energy abundance clear.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Greene released the following statement:

“Pennsylvania has so much energy potential, but it needs to be unleashed by a true energy champion. Dave McCormick isn’t afraid to embrace energy abundance. A true, all-of-the-above approach will not only help reduce operating costs and utility costs for Pennsylvanians, but it will also create more job opportunities in the Keystone State.

“On the other hand, Bob Casey has said little about Pennsylvania’s energy potential or pushed Kamala Harris to commit to unleash energy abundance. The choice is clear, Pennsylvania can choose Dave McCormick’s enthusiastic and transformative energy policy, or they can vote for a senator who only pays lip-service to Pennsylvania’s powerhouse potential.”

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – As Bob Casey Jr. and Dave McCormick square off in the second Pennsylvania Senate debate, AFP Action is reminding voters that Bob Casey votes with the Biden-Harris Administration 98% of the time.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Greene released the following statement:

“What does Pennsylvania have to show for Bob Casey’s nearly 20 years in the U.S. Senate? A higher cost of living, a chaotic southern border, a mushrooming national debt, and a Senator who votes with the Biden-Harris Administration 98% of the time.

“The Keystone State deserves a Senator who puts hard-working taxpayers before his party and special interest allies. Dave McCormick promises to be a fresh, bold, new voice in the Senate who will stand up for our state and get the country back on track.”

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – As the Pennsylvania Senate debate turns to immigration policy, Bob Casey refuses to take accountability for his inaction on border security.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Greene issued the following statement:

“Bob Casey Jr. has been in office nearly 20 years and yet he hasn’t done anything to secure our border—even though tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians have succumbed to the fentanyl overdoses and the opioid epidemic.

“Casey was the deciding vote to kill an amendment that would funded construction of a border wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. He also voted against an amendment that would have provided $500 million to fund border security.

“Unlike Casey, Dave McCormick has pledged to take border security seriously. Casey has had his chance. It’s time for new leadership for Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate.”

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