While the other Democratic contenders for attorney general are well qualified, DePasquale is the only candidate who has been elected in statewide races.
There were some shameful years when the phrase “scandal-plagued” best described the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.in 1995 to one count of mail fraud for taking secret campaign contributions from illegal video poker game operators. Kathleen Kane, a Democrat from Scranton, wasJosh Shapiro followed Kane and quickly set about reforming the office and taking on powerful interests.
DePasquale has other strengths. He managed a large state office and served as its public face. That experience may be more valuable since the attorney general oversees the office and rarely tries cases. More importantly, throughout DePasquale’s tenure as auditor general, he demonstrated independence and fairness — two important attributes for any prosecutor. In these times of deep political partisanship, DePasquale, as auditor general, stood up to both Republican and Democratic governors.are protecting democracy, defending the right to abortion, and protecting the environment. He is committed to combating violent crime but wants wrongdoers battling addiction to also get treatment.
Defending election integrity and abortion rights are especially important as Trump and Republicans at the state and federal level continue a yearslong assault on the. DePasquale’s willingness to go after influential polluters is also needed to protect the health and safety of residents, and to combat climate change.
While the other Democratic candidates for attorney general are well qualified, DePasquale has one other big advantage: He is the only candidate who has been elected in statewide races. In fact, DePasquale wasGiven the high stakes, it is important that voters choose a proven winner. DePasquale is the best choice for attorney general in the Democratic primary.
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