Dave McCormick, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, has raised concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris's potential impact on the state's fracking industry. McCormick believes that Harris's support for environmental policies could pose a significant risk to Pennsylvania's economy and job market.
Republican candidate Dave McCormick has voiced concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris's potential stance on fracking in Pennsylvania. McCormick, who is challenging incumbent Democrat Bob Casey in the closely contested Senate race, believes that Harris's environmental policies could jeopardize the state's economy and workforce.
McCormick, a former U.S. Treasury official and hedge fund manager, made his remarks during an interview on Fox News's "Hannity." He argued that Harris's support for a ban on new fracking permits and her opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline would have devastating consequences for Pennsylvania, which is the second-largest natural gas producer in the United States.
Pennsylvania Senate Race: McCormick Warns of Harris's Threat to Fracking
"Kamala Harris would be a disaster for Pennsylvania," McCormick said. "Her policies would kill jobs, hurt our economy, and make it harder for families to make ends meet."
Harris, who is considered the Democratic frontrunner in the race, has stated that she supports a transition to clean energy sources and that she would work to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels. However, she has not explicitly endorsed a ban on fracking, which is a controversial practice that involves drilling deep into the earth to extract natural gas and oil.
Pennsylvania Senate Race: McCormick Warns of Harris's Threat to Fracking
McCormick's concerns echo those of other Pennsylvania Republicans, who have accused Harris of being out of touch with the state's economic needs. They argue that fracking has created thousands of jobs and has been a boon to the state's economy.
Democrats, on the other hand, contend that fracking poses a risk to the environment and that it is necessary to move towards renewable energy sources. They also argue that McCormick's ties to the fossil fuel industry make him unqualified to represent the interests of Pennsylvanians.
Pennsylvania Senate Race: McCormick Warns of Harris's Threat to Fracking
The issue of fracking is expected to be a major focus of the Senate race, as Pennsylvania is one of the swing states that could determine the outcome of the election.
* A recent Fox News poll found that Pennsylvania voters are divided on the issue of fracking, with 47% supporting a ban and 46% opposing it.
* The Pennsylvania Senate race is considered one of the most competitive in the country, and the outcome could have national implications.
* Both McCormick and Casey have made the issue of fracking a central part of their campaigns.
