Despite denouncing corporate greed and price gouging, Senator Bob Casey has received significant campaign contributions from major corporations that he has criticized.
Senator Bob Casey, a longtime Pennsylvania Democrat, has made "greedflation" and rising prices at stores a key election platform in 2024. However, a Fox News Digital review of donor records raises questions about his sincerity in fighting against corporate greed.
In March, Casey released an ad saying, "Bob Casey calls it greedflation, and he's fighting back." The ad criticized "big corporations" for raising prices, claiming they have increased by 35% for chicken, 10% for toilet paper, and have reduced serving sizes for cereal.
Despite this rhetoric, Fox News Digital found that Casey's campaign has received $9,000 from a PAC representing Cargill Inc., the largest poultry producer in the U.S., since 2017. Additionally, the corporate PAC of Procter and Gamble, the company behind Charmin, has donated $15,500 to Casey's campaign since 2017.
PACs associated with Kellogg's, despite being criticized by Casey for reducing serving sizes, have donated a combined $16,000 to his campaign since 2017.
Casey has also criticized Dawn Ultra and Dawn Ultra Platinum dish soap for reducing their bottle size but maintaining the same price, while Proctor and Gamble celebrated returning "$3.8 billion of cash to shareowners." He has also called out Kellogg's for raising prices on its products by over 14%.
When questioned by Fox News Digital, Casey's spokesperson stated that he "is an independent fighter who will always stand up for working people against corporate greed and companies ripping off Pennsylvanians."
However, Casey has not publicly addressed whether he plans to return the donations from the companies he has criticized. Instead, he has emphasized that inflation has fallen considerably since its peak in 2022, but families are still paying higher prices due to corporate greed.
Casey's reliance on corporate donations has raised questions about his commitment to his "greedflation" platform and whether he is genuinely fighting for the interests of Pennsylvanians or protecting the profits of his donors.
The senator's campaign funding also contrasts with recent polls, which show that inflation remains a top issue for voters heading into the 2024 election. The economy and inflation under the Biden administration have become a significant concern for many Americans, who are struggling to cope with rising costs.
As Casey seeks reelection, he faces a tough race against Republican challenger Dave McCormick, who has released an ad highlighting his military service and emphasizing his values of duty, honor, and country. The election is expected to be closely watched, with Casey's stance on corporate greed and campaign funding likely to play a key role in the outcome.
