Summary
needs reviewRecord covers 10 of 10 issues, drawn from 10 archived campaign statements. States that veterans need access to quality health care, including mental health care. States support for a market-driven, all-of-the-above energy agenda including Pennsylvania natural gas, and for addressing climate change through adaptation rather than government spending. States support for a larger defense budget, a stronger defense industrial base and deterrence of adversaries.
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Health care
ACA, Medicare/Medicaid, drug pricing, hospitals, insurers.States that veterans need access to quality health care, including mental health care.
- stated positionSupporting Pennsylvania's VeteransNov 1, 2024
"Dave knows that we need to equip our veterans with not just quality health care, but mental health care."
McCormick stated that the Affordable Care Act failed in its primary goals of reducing costs and enhancing access but does not support repealing it and instead favors making the law better.
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He expressed skepticism toward Medicare negotiating pharmaceutical prices and preferred competition to lower drug costs, while supporting a rollback of parts of the Inflation Reduction Act. McCormick said the government must keep its promises to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits and would not support changes for those near or in retirement. He advocated expanding mental health care access for veterans by removing certain Medicaid rules and supported measures to increase the supply of doctors and nurses through education and skilled worker programs.
- news / webPennsylvania IndependentAug 22, 2024
“McCormick said: “The best way to ensure that we get drug prices down and health care costs down is to make sure we have adequate competition. And having the government negotiate pharmaceutical prices, call me a skeptic, except maybe in very select cases, where we really do have significant price increases.””
- X postBob Casey wants to impose single-payer healthcare on Americans — another way of abolishing their private insurance.Sep 14, 2024
- X postAs PA’s next Senator, I’ll fight for the strongest health care and mental health care for our veteransAug 20, 2024
- X postKamala Harris wants to raise your taxes so she can give free healthcare to illegal immigrants.Jul 30, 2024
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- X postI’ll fight to ensure those who’ve served have the mental health care they deserve.Jul 24, 2024
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Energy & climate
Oil & gas, fracking, pipelines, renewables, EPA rules, climate policy.States support for a market-driven, all-of-the-above energy agenda including Pennsylvania natural gas, and for addressing climate change through adaptation rather than government spending.
- stated positionGrowing Pennsylvania's Energy SectorNov 1, 2024
"We need market-driven solutions and an "all of the above" energy agenda, not government spending that drives inflation."
Defense & national security
Defense budget, contractors, foreign military aid, veterans.States support for a larger defense budget, a stronger defense industrial base and deterrence of adversaries.
- stated positionAmerica on the World StageNov 1, 2024
"As Senator, he'll work to restore America's military might, strengthen our defense industrial base, reestablish deterrence of our adversaries, and make sure the world knows we're not planning to relinquish our superpower status anytime soon."
McCormick called for a robust defense budget focused on next-generation warfare and restoring America’s military might.
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He advocated strengthening the defense industrial base and reestablishing deterrence against adversaries. McCormick endorsed plans to increase defense spending toward Cold War-era levels and supported generational investments in defense infrastructure such as shipyards. He expressed support for providing military aid to Ukraine and firm support for Israel. McCormick backed targeted use of U.S. military assets against fentanyl cartels in Mexico. As a combat veteran, he emphasized the need for quality health care and mental health care for veterans and supported adjusting veterans’ benefits with inflation.
- news / webWGALOct 24, 2024
“As a combat veteran and a former deputy national security adviser, Dave knows we need a robust defense budget focused on equipping us for next generation warfare. As Senator, he’ll work to restore America’s military might, strengthen our defense industrial base... Dave knows that we need to equip our veterans with not just quality health care, but mental health care.”
- news / webAP NewsOct 2, 2024
“McCormick envisions using the U.S. military’s drones and special operations teams in Mexico to destroy fentanyl trafficking cartels... “What I’m saying is the combination of special operations and drones, I think, could eradicate the manufacturing facilities, kill the distribution networks and do a real dent in what is a terrorist activity.””
- X postIsrael knows best how to conduct its military operations against Iran — not Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.Oct 29, 2024
- X postOn Day One as PA’s next Senator, I’ll fight to rebuild our military power.Oct 18, 2024
- X postBob Casey was the deciding vote for the 2015 Iran Deal, unlocking billions for Tehran to build up its military arsenal and underwrite terrorist proxies.Oct 1, 2024
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- X postWe need to secure the border and use our military to take out the Mexican drug cartels that poisoned 4,000 Pennsylvanians with fentanyl last year alone.Sep 30, 2024
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Crypto & financial regulation
Digital assets, banks, securities regulation, consumer finance.States that U.S. leadership in blockchain and crypto is an economic and national security priority that policymakers should support.
- stated positionCryptoNov 1, 2024
"American leadership on blockchain and crypto is critical to our economic and national security. They offer America the chance to lead another generation of innovation, but policymakers must do their part, or this opportunity will slip away."
Dave McCormick advocated for American leadership in blockchain and cryptocurrency as critical to economic and national security.
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He supported bipartisan legislation such as the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act to establish clear regulatory rules that protect consumers while enabling continued innovation. McCormick highlighted the technology's grounding in principles of individual freedom, limited government, and privacy, along with its potential to support up to 4 million jobs by 2030 and benefit ecosystems in Pennsylvania cities including Allentown and Philadelphia.
- news / webDave McCormick for U.S. SenateMar 26, 2024
“Leaders in Congress must act to ensure America captures this next wave of innovation. They should embrace bipartisan efforts such as the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, which would create clear rules for the industry to protect consumers while allowing for continued innovation.”
- X postCrypto and blockchain have the potential to create incredible jobs for our commonwealth and strengthen our national security. We need leaders who will embrace it and ensure America is leading the world in another generation of critical innovation.Sep 28, 2024
- X postEmbracing crypto and blockchain will unlock great jobs for our commonwealth and benefit our national security. If Congress fails to accept the next wave of innovation, the U.S. will be left behind.Jun 19, 2024
- X postFamilies in PA would benefit from more access to the financial system. That's why I support cryptocurrency which cuts out powerful intermediaries. But Biden wants to tax the digital assets industry out of existence.May 10, 2024
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- X postBlockchain & crypto offer PA and America the chance to lead another generation of innovation. But if policymakers don't do their part, this opportunity will slip away. I'll fight to ensure we remain at the tip of the technology spear.Mar 26, 2024
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Immigration & border
Border security, asylum, visas, enforcement.States he would work to secure the southern border, end drug and human trafficking and increase resources for Border Patrol agents.
- stated positionSecuring Our BorderNov 1, 2024
"As Senator, Dave will fight to secure the border, put an end to drug and human trafficking, and support our border patrol agents with the resources they need to do their jobs."
Dave McCormick advocated securing the southern border by completing construction of the border wall, funding Border Patrol agents, and designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorists to enable targeted military action against them.
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He opposed sanctuary cities, federal benefits for illegal immigrants, and the bipartisan border security bill, arguing it failed to close the border to illegal immigration. McCormick supported enforcement measures including detention of criminal illegal immigrants and ending catch-and-release practices while expressing support for legal immigration.
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“As Senator, Dave will fight to secure the border, put an end to drug and human trafficking, and support our border patrol agents with the resources they need to do their jobs.”
- news / webunverified excerptVote SmartJun 26, 2024
“This is not a compromise, it’s a capitulation. This bill does not secure the border — it allows 4000 migrants to cross illegally every. single. day. To protect Americans & fight the scourge of fentanyl, we need to CLOSE the border to illegal immigration. I oppose this deal.”
- news / webThe Morning CallSep 10, 2024
“McCormick said he wanted to secure the border by funding a border wall and the Border Patrol. He also wants to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists, and use the military to “take out” cartels.”
- X postBob Casey supports sanctuary cities, voted against funding for narcotics detection at the border, and supports men playing in women's sports.Nov 4, 2024
- X postWhat I learned during my visit to our southern border horrified me: more than 525k kids are victims of the Mexican drug cartels' lucrative human trafficking operation, and many are sexually abused. Casey and Harris opened our borders. I’ll work to secure them.Nov 2, 2024
- X postJohn, a Pennsylvania Democrat: "While we may not agree on everything, [McCormick’s] fundamental values of building an economy for all, securing our border, and supporting working families are the things that matter to me most."Nov 1, 2024
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- X postHarris’ open borders and liberal immigration policies are letting violent antisemites into our nation. Bob Casey has supported these dangerous policies every step of the way, and innocent Americans pay the price.Nov 1, 2024
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Abortion & reproductive rights
Abortion access, contraception, IVF, related federal policy.States he is pro-life, opposes a national abortion ban and supports exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother.
- stated positionAbortionNov 1, 2024
"Dave is pro-life, is opposed to a national abortion ban, and supports exceptions in the cases of rape, incest, and saving the life of the mother."
Guns
Firearms regulation, background checks, manufacturer liability.States support for an individual right to own firearms, alongside school security funding, mental health programs, enforcement of existing gun laws and background check systems.
- stated positionSecond AmendmentNov 1, 2024
"Dave is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and believes law-abiding citizens have an individual right to own firearms for self-defense, hunting, collecting, and sport-shooting, for any lawful reason"
Taxes & budget
Tax code, deficits, appropriations, debt ceiling.States he would work to reduce government spending, oppose tax increases and exercise fiscal responsibility.
- stated positionInflation & the EconomyNov 1, 2024
"in the Senate he'll work to rein in government spending, oppose tax increases, and exercise fiscal responsibility to lessen the burden on the people of the commonwealth."
McCormick supported making the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent to maintain competitiveness and prevent tax increases.
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He advocated reducing overall federal spending, criticizing excess spending as a driver of inflation, and called for cuts to specific programs such as EV subsidies and student loan forgiveness. McCormick endorsed a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution while stating he would protect Social Security and Medicare benefits for those near or in retirement.
- news / webDave McCormick for U.S. SenateApr 12, 2024
“In order to rein in spending, he supports adding a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution... McCormick also called for dramatic spending cuts to Biden-era programs.”
- news / webPolitiFactOct 22, 2024
“McCormick has called for those tax cuts to be made permanent... McCormick said he would support a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution... He has not called for specific changes but advocated for lower federal spending generally.”
- news / webunverified excerptCentre Daily TimesOct 18, 2024
“McCormick wants to keep both the individual and corporate tax cuts in place, saying they are necessary to ensure that America remains competitive.”
- X postWe need to rein in out-of-control spending in Washington.Nov 4, 2024
- X postEvery month, PA families are paying $1,000 MORE for the basics because of Harris and Casey’s reckless spending spree.Oct 28, 2024
- X postIn the Senate, I’ll work to lower costs and pass a $15,000 tax credit for IVF.Oct 30, 2024
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Tech, AI & antitrust
Big Tech regulation, AI policy, privacy, antitrust, Section 230.States support for re-energizing innovation through STEM education, technical skills training and technological and data leadership.
- stated positionHarnessing American InnovationNov 1, 2024
"Today, we need to re-energize innovation, including through improving education in math, science, and engineering as well as technical skills training, and driving technological and data leadership"
Labor & trade
Unions, minimum wage, tariffs, trade agreements, manufacturing.States support for a plan of six bans aimed at reducing U.S. economic dependence on China, including for lithium batteries and solar panels.
- stated positionEnding China's Free ReinNov 1, 2024
"Dave introduced a plan to fortify American military and economic strength, thwart China's aggressive ambitions and protect the homeland through six bans to end China's free ride."
McCormick advocated fair trade rather than free trade, particularly with China.
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He called for revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status and removing China from the World Trade Organization to ensure fairness for U.S. manufacturers and labor. McCormick stated general opposition to tariffs but supported their strategic and thoughtful use to achieve reciprocity and fair trade, including as leverage in negotiations such as steel tariffs. He prioritized American manufacturing in critical industries including steel, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. McCormick supported investments in defense infrastructure to create union jobs in Pennsylvania manufacturing.
- news / webDave McCormick for U.S. SenateDec 13, 2023
“Congress must revoke China’s permanent normal trade relations status, and the United States must advocate for China’s removal from the WTO. ... I will be a champion for making generational investments in defense infrastructure that supports our national security—like reconstituting the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard—which will create union jobs right here in Pennsylvania.”
- news / webThe Center SquareFeb 13, 2024
““It’s important to have a real conversation about the value of fair trade — not free trade, but fair trade,” McCormick said. ... McCormick wants to remove China from the World Trade Organization and revoke its permanent normal trade relations status.”
- X postOver the last 12 months: 🚨1.3 million native born Americans lost employment, while 1.2 million foreign-born workers (including undocumented workers) gained employmentSep 6, 2024
- X postThe economy lost 625k full-time jobs while adding 286k part-time jobs because people need MULTIPLE jobs just to get by. All while Americans are losing work to non-citizens.Jun 8, 2024
- X postWhile Bob Casey is “sending letters” from his cozy office in Washington DC, I’m standing with Charleroi workers to fight for more than 300 jobs this great community is poised to lose.Sep 21, 2024
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- X postThis is a step in the right direction for the hundreds of members of the Charleroi community that rely on Anchor Hocking for their jobs at Corelle. These jobs keep this Western Pennsylvania community goingNov 4, 2024
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