Joe Biden stumps for George Scott in toss-up 10th district
Former Vice President Joe Biden, left, campaigns for George Scott, right, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, during a rally at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
5:59pm: This event has ended. The coverage below is a recap.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is stopping at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg to stump for Democrat George Scott just two days before voters head to the polls in the toss-up 10th Congressional District.
Governor Tom Wolf, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale and State Representative Patty Kim are also slated to be at the campaign event.
The 10th district is still considered red under the redrawn congressional map, but the race between Scott and incumbent Rep. Scott Perry is close enough to garner national interest and major support from both parties.
Vice President Mike Pence flew to Lancaster County last week for a rally to energize voters in the 10th and 11th districts, where incumbent U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker also faces a strong challenger.
Follow along with updates from the rally here or Follow @emily_previti for live updates. Watch the rally:
“We have to reset the moral compass of this nation,… Choose hope over fear; unity over division… and truth over lies.” Big sustained applause.
— Charles Thompson (@ChasThompson1) November 4, 2018
Biden says don’t let the GOP take Congress, or he believes there will be serious cuts to Medicare and Social Security to clean up the deficit the 2017 tax cut bill has created.
— Charles Thompson (@ChasThompson1) November 4, 2018
Former VP Joe Biden is on stage. Attacking the wave of hate crimes in America lately. But “we will not remain silent.” pic.twitter.com/tQkib9NGsc
— Stephen Caruso (@StephenJ_Caruso) November 4, 2018
“We are in a battle for America’s soul.” – @JoeBiden
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
.@JoeBiden says he’s been to 22 states to stump for candidates – 13 stops within the past 6 days alone – in explaining his hoarse voice.
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
“We all know in our gut there’s something different about this election. It’s bigger than politics.” – @JoeBiden
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
In the beginning of this race, few people believed we could win. That has changed. – â¦@GScott4Congressâ© pic.twitter.com/PU8Wh0GI0t
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
Notes that the election of Scott would represent the first time since 1964 since voters in York County (and Cumberland) have sent a Democrat to Congress.
— Charles Thompson (@ChasThompson1) November 4, 2018
“I’m @JohnFetterman‘s running mate.” – @GovernorTomWolf. Crowd responds by chanting “four more years!”
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
Long day, grammatical errors. It happens.
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
We are told he’s running late. Also waiting on @GovernorTomWolf and @GScott4Congress
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
Guess we’re taking a break before former VP @JoeBiden speaks
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
.@GScott4Congress took a race that was separated by 10+ points and he has drawn this thing even. – @PAAttorneyGen Shapiro
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
“To me, south Central Pennsylvania’s where it’s at. This is the center of the political universe.” – @PAAttorneyGen Josh Shapiro
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
.@PAAuditorGen lost his brother to muscular dystrophy, says pre-existing condition prevented getting health insurance coverage and his family struggled to pay medical bills.
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
*23-16 https://t.co/PSxedaIrv0
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
.@JohnFetterman says in his travels across Pa to Dem gotv events, “the redder the county, the bigger the crowd.”
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
â¦.@JohnFetterman talking about “two toxic Scotts”, meaning Perry and Wagner, most of remarks so far are anti-Wagner pic.twitter.com/wA52FPqP1F
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
“The state Supreme Court decision on redistricting … is why we’re here.” – @RepPattyKim
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
“It is our time right now.” – @ghartwick3
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
Crowd chanting “Go George go!” pic.twitter.com/59sSSnmAST
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
Waiting behind stage at the Farm Show with @DePasqualePA to speak in support of @GScott4Congress. pic.twitter.com/nh3CLFX65F
— Patty Kim (@PattyHKim) November 4, 2018
Pledge, prayer and welcome remarks from @dauphindems chair @RogetteHarris
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018
Security says 2000-2500 people expected at â¦@GScott4Congressâ© rally featuring former VP â¦@JoeBidenâ© and other Dems at the â¦@FarmShowComplexâ© pic.twitter.com/CgjyWUiYT6
— Emily Previti (@emily_previti) November 4, 2018