Democrats turning to populism | Morning Newsletter
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Our big read of the day is about how Pennsylvania Democrats are trying to show they can be populists, too.
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Still stung by their loss in 2016, Pennsylvania Democrats are trying to channel the populism, and sometimes anger, that many voters feel.
Look no further than the examples reporter Jonathan Tamari cites in his account.
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first order of business was ending a four-year college requirement for state government jobs.
Sen. John Fetterman pledged to fight for forgotten communities. Sound familiar?
And U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio is targeting corporate greed.
It’s been a battle for Democrats since former President Donald Trump wielded anger at elites in both parties in his 2016 victory in Pennsylvania.
But populism “isn’t only about policy ideas. It’s often about image and approach,” as Tamari put it.
Keep reading for how Democrats are aiming to appeal to the working-class voters Republicans have gained ground with.
What you should know today
President Joe Biden dropped in for brunch at Philly’s Parc.
A PATCO watch group pulled an April Fools’ prank.
Neo-Nazi stickers and fliers were found in Chestnut Hill.
A person was shot on the Market-Frankford Line in West Philly, marking the second SEPTA shooting in the same week.
A new apartment building by Goodman Properties would be among the tallest in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
Columnist Helen Ubiñas writes that being mayor of Philly is about basic services.
Because you need another man holding a fish in your life, Mike “Ike” Iaconelli will soon be a Bass Fishing Hall of Famer, and he’s a unique one.
Behind the scenes of PAFA’s massive new artwork with a tree of 17 taxidermied peacocks.
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Which is not true based on the Bryce Harper deep dive Taylor talked to you about?
A) If Harper was one of the captains in a pickup game, his first pick would likely be Turner.
B) Harper has the ear of Middleton.
C) Harper structured his contract to enable the Phillies to maintain payroll flexibility.
D) Harper named the campaign to get J.T. Realmuto “Keepin’ it Realmuto.”
Find out if you remember the answer.
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