The 2024 election may be over, but the political chaos is far from settled, especially in Pennsylvania. I can’t believe what’s actually happening in a race that has already been called for the Republican. What are they trying to pull here?

While Donald Trump decisively defeated Kamala Harris, securing his second term as President, the Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and incumbent Democrat Bob Casey has dragged on in true Pennsylvania fashion—marred by recounts, questionable ballot practices, and, now, outright admissions of wrongdoing.

If this feels familiar, it’s because Pennsylvania has become ground zero for post-election controversies. The Associated Press has already called the race for McCormick, who leads Casey by 26,000 votes. Yet Casey is refusing to concede, demanding that every vote be counted—sound familiar?

And here’s where it gets dicey: Democratic officials in key counties are openly ignoring a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that mail-in ballots lacking required signatures or dates should not be included in the results.

From Fox News:
The Associated Press has called the race for Republican Sen.-elect Dave McCormick, who currently holds a 26,000 vote lead over incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey. But Casey has refused to concede and insisted that every vote be counted. The close margin – within one percentage point – triggered an automatic recount under Pennsylvania law.

Yet the critical question is which votes should be counted? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled before the election that mail ballots lacking formally required signatures or dates should not be included in official results. However, Democratic officials in Philadelphia and surrounding Bucks, Centre, and Montgomery counties are ignoring that court order.

Let’s pause for a moment. The highest court in Pennsylvania set clear rules for what constitutes a legal ballot. Yet here we have officials in Democrat-leaning counties deciding those rules don’t apply to them. This isn’t just bending the rules; it’s bulldozing them.

And they aren’t even hiding it. In Bucks County, Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia made a jaw-dropping admission during a public meeting.

From Fox News:
“I think we all know that precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country,” Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, a Democrat, said Thursday as she and other Democrats voted to reject a GOP-led challenge to ballots that should be disqualified.

“People violate laws anytime they want. So, for me, if I violate this law, it’s because I want a court to pay attention. There’s nothing more important than counting votes.”

Really? Nothing is more important than counting votes? How about following the law? Or respecting the will of voters who followed the rules? Ellis-Marseglia’s comments are a slap in the face to every Pennsylvanian who played by the book. This isn’t about fairness or democracy; it’s about bending the system to favor one side.

What’s Really at Stake

The McCormick-Casey race is pivotal not just for Pennsylvania but for the balance of power in Washington. Republicans already hold a Senate majority, but this race is a symbolic capstone to Trump’s dominant victory and the GOP’s growing momentum. Democrats, desperate to cling to what remains of their influence, are pulling out all the stops—including counting ballots deemed illegal by the courts.

It’s not hard to see what’s happening here. Democrats are banking on the idea that the public will accept their narrative of “every vote matters” without questioning the legality of those votes. But what they’re really doing is undermining the integrity of elections, sowing distrust among voters, and setting a dangerous precedent for future contests.

Why This Matters to Every American

Election integrity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation of our democracy. When courts make rulings, those rulings must be followed. When election officials decide to flout the law, they erode public trust and fuel skepticism about the fairness of our electoral system. And let’s not forget the cost: this recount is set to drain Pennsylvania taxpayers of $1 million, all because Casey won’t accept the results.

If this were a Republican official ignoring court rulings, the media would be in full meltdown mode. But because it’s Democrats, you’ll hardly hear a peep from mainstream outlets. It’s a double standard that’s as predictable as it is infuriating.

What Comes Next?

With the recount underway, Pennsylvania’s election officials have a choice to make. Will they follow the law, or will they continue to ignore the court’s ruling in the name of political gain? The answer will speak volumes about the state of democracy in the Keystone State.

But one thing is clear: Trump’s victory and the GOP’s dominance in the Senate and House have sent a loud message. Americans are tired of games, tired of corruption, and tired of leaders who think they’re above the law. If Democrats want to continue ignoring the rules, they do so at their own peril.

Key Takeaways:

• Court Ignored: Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ruled that undated mail-in ballots should not be counted, but Democrats in key counties are defying that ruling.
• Open Admission: Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia admitted to ignoring the law, claiming “nothing is more important than counting votes.”
• McCormick Leads: Republican Dave McCormick leads Bob Casey by 26,000 votes, with the AP calling the race, but Casey is forcing a costly recount.

Source: Fox News