I used to have real estate in three different states. I wanted to be able to at least vote in all three, but I didn't want to run for office in any of them. No damned justice.
I've lived in nine different states since I was born, although I've spent most of my life in the Empire State. Does this mean I could run for office in Mississippi, even though I have no memory of living there (unless that time as toddler me touched my mom's iron and got burned is legit).
Here in Wisky, we had a Republican goobernatorial candidate (Tim Michaels) who had serious problems with knowing whether he lived in Badgerland or 1,200 miles away in Connecticut. We haven't seen or heard from him since he lost to Tony Evers. He (Michaels) was proud to admit he was endorsed by Trump, that's how stupid he is.
He's more of a PA resident than Oz was, so there's that. Probably the best the GOP can do - but he'll still have to beat out whatever MAGA loon runs against him in the primary.
"that three of McCormick’s daughters were born there"
Few people know about our birthright citizenship rules here in PA, whereby if a kid is born within the borders of the state, not only do they get PA citizenship but so do their parents.
Mehmet Oz’s claim of PA residency was even more tenuous that McCormick’s. The quack couldn’t even spell the name of the town he allegedly lived in. He also thought “Wegman’s” was called “Wegner’s.”
Oz’s campaign was comically bad and yet he still beat McCormick.
I don’t know why the state GOP would think McCormick is their only hope, but this does indeed mean good news for Casey. He’s been labeled one of the more vulnerable senators this election because, reasons, but he should feel more confident now.
Many many many years ago, as a newly-arrived out-of-state undergrad in PA, I had to take several steps to prove my then-residency to avoid higher tuition. I guess did not realize what thin ice I was on, as neither of my children had been born in PA, and I could not point to any vague correspondence sent to some unnamed party in PA once upon a time. Looks like I lucked out, since I only had to pay the in-state tuition amount--it may have had something to do with silly things like getting a driver's license, registering to vote, etc.
I will confess that this attorney got a solid laugh out of McCormick's sad, weak and lame statement.
I was in grad school in Louisiana. Despite the fact that the State Department of Revenue hounded me for over a year for not paying state income tax on income I earned in California, according to my university's tuition office, I was not a state resident.
I used to have real estate in three different states. I wanted to be able to at least vote in all three, but I didn't want to run for office in any of them. No damned justice.
what state does he vote in? though being Republican it is probably both.
What home does he claim as his 'primary residence' on his taxes? Does he have a Pennsylvania drivers license? Does he pay taxes in Connecticut?
I've lived in nine different states since I was born, although I've spent most of my life in the Empire State. Does this mean I could run for office in Mississippi, even though I have no memory of living there (unless that time as toddler me touched my mom's iron and got burned is legit).
I'm running for the Delaware State Senate.
I'm hoping to get all the votes of my fellow Texans.
Try Utah, IIRC you have a wife there
Only one?
Here in Wisky, we had a Republican goobernatorial candidate (Tim Michaels) who had serious problems with knowing whether he lived in Badgerland or 1,200 miles away in Connecticut. We haven't seen or heard from him since he lost to Tony Evers. He (Michaels) was proud to admit he was endorsed by Trump, that's how stupid he is.
We're waiting for Doug to throw his pointed head into the ring.
Does he wear the fashionable republican pointed white hat with that?
Why aren't residency requirements enforced?
I was born in Troy, NY, and lived there for 7 years. Does that make me a Trojan?
He's more of a PA resident than Oz was, so there's that. Probably the best the GOP can do - but he'll still have to beat out whatever MAGA loon runs against him in the primary.
My house (I only have the one) is actually located in Pennsylvania. And I will not be voting for this asshole.
"that three of McCormick’s daughters were born there"
Few people know about our birthright citizenship rules here in PA, whereby if a kid is born within the borders of the state, not only do they get PA citizenship but so do their parents.
His own spokesperson says "he may or may not live in Pa"
Well there you have it, straight from the source.
Fair enough: the citizenry may or may not vote for him.
Mehmet Oz’s claim of PA residency was even more tenuous that McCormick’s. The quack couldn’t even spell the name of the town he allegedly lived in. He also thought “Wegman’s” was called “Wegner’s.”
Oz’s campaign was comically bad and yet he still beat McCormick.
I don’t know why the state GOP would think McCormick is their only hope, but this does indeed mean good news for Casey. He’s been labeled one of the more vulnerable senators this election because, reasons, but he should feel more confident now.
Oz was backed by TFG. And as far as Republican voters care, that’s good enough for them!
Especially since he's got a killer campaign issue: "My opponent doesn't even live here!"
As a kid who grew up in California I can relate to McCormick’s confusion. I can never keep straight the borders to all those eastern states.
But there is a lesson in this: Run the races even if you think you can't win. All ground must be contested.
I completely agree.
However, they have billionaires and we have candidates who have to with death threats ginned up by crazy shit financed by billionaires.
It's called the 50 state strategy, and we should do it. With candidates who care, obviously. Not rich assholes.
See Russia in Ukraine.
Many many many years ago, as a newly-arrived out-of-state undergrad in PA, I had to take several steps to prove my then-residency to avoid higher tuition. I guess did not realize what thin ice I was on, as neither of my children had been born in PA, and I could not point to any vague correspondence sent to some unnamed party in PA once upon a time. Looks like I lucked out, since I only had to pay the in-state tuition amount--it may have had something to do with silly things like getting a driver's license, registering to vote, etc.
I will confess that this attorney got a solid laugh out of McCormick's sad, weak and lame statement.
I was in grad school in Louisiana. Despite the fact that the State Department of Revenue hounded me for over a year for not paying state income tax on income I earned in California, according to my university's tuition office, I was not a state resident.