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Musk Defends $1M Voter Lottery in Philly After Attempted Move To Federal Court Fails: Report Musk Defends $1M Voter Lottery in Philly After Attempted Move To Federal Court Fails: Report
Musk Defends $1M Voter Lottery in Philly After Attempted Move To Federal Court Fails: Report Elon Musk and his America PAC must defend their $1 million voter lottery in Pennsylvania after an attempt to move the lawsuit to federal court failed. Musk and a representative of America PAC were ordered to Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 31 for an emergency hearing regarding District Attorney Larry Krasner's lawsuit over the lottery, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice. However, Musk didn't attend the emergency hearing over what Krasner is calling an illegal lottery as his attorneys attempted to move the lawsuit to a federal court.  That attempt failed when U.S. Distr…
Lady Gaga, Oprah, Fat Joe, Many Others To Support Harris Campaign at Philly Concert Lady Gaga, Oprah, Fat Joe, Many Others To Support Harris Campaign at Philly Concert
Lady Gaga, Oprah, Fat Joe, Many Others To Support Harris Campaign at Philly Concert Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey, and Fat Joe are among several celebrities who will be at a Philadelphia concert supporting the Harris-Walz campaign on Monday, Nov. 4. The concert is being held at the Museum of Art, located at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where a stage was being erected for the event on Friday, Nov. 1, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice.  Celebrities expected to either perform or attend include: pop star Lady Gaga, hip hop star Fat Joe, hip hop producer DJ Jazzy Jeff, pop star Ricky Martin, hip hop group The Roots, soul singer Jazmine Sullivan, and Oprah Winfre…
Philly Has 3K+ Undeliverable Or Flawed Ballots That May Not Get Counted: City Officials Philly Has 3K+ Undeliverable Or Flawed Ballots That May Not Get Counted: City Officials
Philly Has 3K+ Undeliverable Or Flawed Ballots That May Not Get Counted: City Officials Philadelphia has almost 3,500 mail-in and absentee ballots with issues that could keep them from being counted as of Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to the City Commissioners. These ballots either came with unverifiable identification or are otherwise undeliverable or potentially flawed to the point that they can't be counted in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election, a news release issued by the Philadelphia City Commissioners states. For a full list of the ballots in question, click here. Unverifiable identification issues come from voters whose identification couldn't be verified, according…
Hundreds Of Forged Voter Registration Found In 2.5K Questionable Applications: Lancaster DA Hundreds Of Forged Voter Registration Found In 2.5K Questionable Applications: Lancaster DA
Hundreds Of Forged Voter Registration Found In 2.5K Questionable Applications: Lancaster DA The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office has found hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications while continuing to investigate the 2,500 applications dropped off at the county Board of Elections. Election workers initially noticed the irregularities before the applications had been processed and notified the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office, as Daily Voice previously reported. Detectives quickly noticed "fraud indicators" such as "incorrect and non-existent addresses, false personal identification information, as well as false names and incorrect social security…
'Ballot Lines Aren't My Jurisdiction, Commissioners Responsible Party': PA Sheriff 'Ballot Lines Aren't My Jurisdiction, Commissioners Responsible Party': PA Sheriff
'Ballot Lines Aren't My Jurisdiction, Commissioners Responsible Party': PA Sheriff Bucks County on-demand ballot lines that closed early over the past few days fall under the jurisdiction of the Bucks County Commissioners, according to the county sheriff's office. The shutting down of lines at three Bucks County Administration voting center locations was not a call made by the Bucks County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Frederick Harran said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 30. "The lines are controlled by the County Commissioners who instructed Security to close the lines," according to Harran. "These lines were in fact closed early on numerous days up until yesterday." …
Yelp Reviews Disabled For McDonald's That Hosted Trump In Pennsylvania Yelp Reviews Disabled For McDonald's That Hosted Trump In Pennsylvania
Yelp Reviews Disabled For McDonald's That Hosted Trump In Pennsylvania Yelp has disabled reviews for the Bucks County McDonald's that hosted former-President Donald Trump on Sunday, Oct. 20. The Republican candidate for US President sported an apron at the Feasterville-Trevose McDonald's to work the fryer and fill orders at the drive-thru window, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice.  Trump stopped at the restaurant ahead of a townhall in Lancaster County as part of his efforts to win over voters in battleground state Pennsylvania. More than 145 reviews had already been posted before Yelp paused commenting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, an NBC 10 News re…
Bruce Springsteen Headlining Concert For Kamala Harris Campaign In Philly Bruce Springsteen Headlining Concert For Kamala Harris Campaign In Philly
Bruce Springsteen Headlining Concert For Kamala Harris Campaign In Philly The Boss is coming to Philly. Bruce Springsteen is headlining a concert in the City of Brotherly Love in support of the Harris-Walz campaign, the campaign announced. He'll be joining former President Barrack Obama in Philadelphia on Monday, Oct. 28 for a concert and rally, the Harris-Walz campaign said in a news release. Springsteen announced his support for Vice President Kamala Harris in an Instagram post on Thursday, Oct. 3. This event is part of a series of "When We Vote We Win" concerts focused on "driving enthusiasm and getting Pennsylvanians to vote early," according to the ca…
Actress Christine Baranski Coming To Wilkes-Barre To Campaign For Harris Actress Christine Baranski Coming To Wilkes-Barre To Campaign For Harris
Actress Christine Baranski Coming To Wilkes-Barre To Campaign For Harris Actress Christine Baranski is coming to Pennsylvania to campaign for Kamala Harris, the Harris-Walz team told Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Christine Baranski, known for her roles on The Gilded Age and The Good Wife, will join former Congressman Tom Malinowski in Wilkes-Barre to campaign for Vice President Harris and others on the democratic ticket. Baranski is participating in the Polish Americans for Harris-Walz bus tour, which the campaign says is an effort to "mobilize Polish American and Eastern European voters across the country. " State Representative Eddie Day Pa…
Internet Roasts PA Gov't For Using Viral Hippo Moo Deng To Promote Mail-In Ballots Internet Roasts PA Gov't For Using Viral Hippo Moo Deng To Promote Mail-In Ballots
Internet Roasts PA Gov't For Using Viral Hippo Moo Deng To Promote Mail-In Ballots Moo Deng is a pygmy hippopotamus and an internet sensation, but one thing she certainly is not is Pennsylvanian.  This adorable and slippery hippo is not from PA and not from the US, as she lives in the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Si Racha, Chonburi, Thailand. Moo Deng or "Bouncy Pork" was born on July 10, 2024, and has taken the world by storm with her toothless, playful biting; @smile1.31 A cute little hippo with boundless energy.#foryou #animals #hippo #moodeng #cute ♬ original sound - Smile1.31 Her love of water; @dailymail The internet’s favorite hippo, Moo Deng was …
As Early Voting Starts, MontCo DA Promises Crackdown On Illegal Activities Leading Up To Nov. 5 As Early Voting Starts, MontCo DA Promises Crackdown On Illegal Activities Leading Up To Nov. 5
As Early Voting Starts, MontCo DA Promises Crackdown On Illegal Activities Leading Up To Nov. 5 As voting began this week in Pennsylvania, Montgomery County law enforcement officials announced measures to ensure "a fair and safe" election on Nov. 5 as well as the 49 days leading up to it. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele detailed the actions including a "suspicious activity" tip line for problems at election ballot drop boxes at a Tuesday, Sept. 17 press conference. Early voting began on Monday, Sept. 16 and Pennsylvania is the largest of seven so-called "swing states" crucial to the Electoral College vote. In total, there are 538 electoral votes …
Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia
Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump came out swinging at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in their first and possibly only presidential debate before the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. Harris made the first move by shaking Trump's hand on stage — in their first face-to-face encounter. Political observers noted how Harris "baited" the former president, prompting him to look increasingly angry. But Trump entered the "spin room" less than an hour after the debate, saying, "I think it was the best debate, personally, that I've ever …
New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Philadelphia Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Philadelphia Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here
New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Philadelphia Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here The one and possibly only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump is on Tuesday, Sept. 10 on ABC News from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. How Democrat Harris and Republican Trump perform from the City of Brotherly Love could be critical to how about 15 percent of undecided voters in Pennsylvania feel about their choice — assuming they watch or later hear about the debate, a political expert said. Early voting begins in Pennsylvania on Monday, Sept. 16 and Election Day is just eight weeks away. The Keystone State i…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump Robert F. Kennedy Jr., afraid of becoming a "spoiler," said he was suspending his independent presidential campaign and removing his name from the ballot in battleground states as he threw his support behind former President Donald Trump.  "I cannot in good conscience ask my staff to continue to work long hours or my donors to continue to give me their dollars if I believe I have no realistic path to the White House," the former Democrat said in a Friday, Aug. 23, press conference. He said he would remain on the ballot in states already assured to either Trump or Vice President Kamala …
Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When
Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When After being in and then out, former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris. The Republican and Democratic presidential nominees formally accepted invitations to a primetime debate that will be hosted by ABC News on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the network confirmed. Details about the location, rules, and moderators were not immediately available. Earlier Report: Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers Preference In Harris-Trump Presidential Race It will mark the first time that Trump and Harris share a debate stage, and Harris’ first presidential debate as her party’s …
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former President Donald Trump unveiled his vice presidential running mate late Monday afternoon, July 15.  US Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, age 39, was announced as the pick by Trump on Truth Social just ahead of his appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post reads as follows: "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Ma…
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron Resigns Amid Fraud Indictment Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron Resigns Amid Fraud Indictment
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron Resigns Amid Fraud Indictment Pete Byron has resigned. The Wildwood mayor, who had been the focus of state and federal investigations into health insurance fraud and tax evasion, quit suddenly, effective Thursday, Sept. 21, his office said in a press statement. Less than a week after pleading guilty to federal tax evasion last March, Byron was indicted by a state grand jury — along with two other elected officials — in an alleged health insurance scam, Daily Voice reported. Byron was sentenced to probation in August on the federal tax charge and faces a state indictment for allegations he submitted false records t…
PA Judge Rules To Extend Voting Until 10 p.m. In Luzerne County: Reports PA Judge Rules To Extend Voting Until 10 p.m. In Luzerne County: Reports
PA Judge Rules To Extend Voting Until 10 p.m. In Luzerne County: Reports A Pennsylvania judge ruled to keep Luzerne County polls open until 10 p.m. after paper shortages were discovered at polling sites, multiple outlets report.  Polls in Luzerne County were set to close at 8 p.m. until county Court of Common Pleas Judge Lesa S. Gelb ruled in an emergency, one-page order that the paper shortage "disenfranchised" voters "through no fault of their own," according to the reports.  The delay is sure to slow results in the race for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Matt Cartwright (D) is up against Jim Bognet (R) for the second…
ONLY IN JERSEY: Convicted Paterson Mayor Busted For Illegally Trying To Run Again ONLY IN JERSEY: Convicted Paterson Mayor Busted For Illegally Trying To Run Again
Only IN Jersey: Convicted Paterson Mayor Busted For Illegally Trying To Run Again People told former Paterson Mayor Joey Torres that he couldn't run for mayor again after being convicted of corruption in office. He wasn't listening, though. That changed on Friday, March 11, when state authorities announced that they'd charged Torres, 63, with criminal contempt. “State law provides that any person convicted of a crime involving their public office will be forever barred from holding another public position in New Jersey,” Acting New Jersey Attorney General Platkin said. “To promote public trust and integrity in government, we must ensure that this law and the court orders…
CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA
CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA The CEO of the world's largest hedge fund firm is stepping down to consider a run for the US Senate in Pennsylvania, The Hill reports. David McCormick's departure was announced Monday by Connecticut-based Bridgewater Associates, the outlet said. McCormick began working for Bridgewater in 2009 and was named co-CEO in 2017, according to his Linkedin page. He was then named CEO in 2020. The military veteran and Princeton graduate previously worked as the US Treasury undersecretary for international affairs in the George W. Bush Administration, according to his profile. Deputy CEO Nir Ba…
Inside Joke With Wife Wins PA Man Election: Report Inside Joke With Wife Wins PA Man Election: Report
Inside Joke With Wife Wins PA Man Election: Report We have all heard of Mickey Mouse being a write-in candidate -- but Mickey has never accepted the position. A central Pennsylvania man won a local election as a write-in candidate with two votes -- him and his wife. Avi Hameroff has been elected Minority Inspector of Elections in Lower Paxton Township after he and his wife Lindsay jokingly wrote his name in, according to a report by Fox43. He was given the title "minority" as he received the second most votes, the outlet reports. After Hameroff received a letter saying he won on Nov. 30, he decided to accept the position and take it serio…
Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle
Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle A Pennsylvania candidate for US senate has dropped out of the race, according to a statement released by his campaign. Sean Parnell, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, suspended his campaign after he lost a court battle for custody of his three children on Monday, as WTAE reported. Parnell is also accused of abusing his estranged wife, a claim the judge believed to be true, according to the Associated Press. The decision comes on the heels of him refusing to testify in the hearing, as WTAE reported. Sean Parnell was devastated by the judge's decision and has suspe…
Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations
Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations A Norristown school board president accused of sending "sexually suggestive messages" to a teenage student has resigned, officials said. Shae Ashe's lawyers announced the news in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “Mr. Ashe takes the concerns of his constituents very seriously. He denies any wrongdoing and points out that all allegations have been rumors, and nothing more," the statement reads. "He is ready to co-operate in any investigation. He encourages the public to allow a proper investigation so everyone who wants to be heard has their opportunity. Only then can we fairly form opinions.…
Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report
Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report A Norristown school board president is under fire for allegedly sending "sexually suggestive" messages to a teenage student, according to a report by Delaware Valley Journal. Shae Ashe, 31, reportedly sent a dozen social media messages to a then-17-year-old girl, even suggesting they meet up. The girl's mother exclusively shared screenshots of the Instagram messages with the news outlet. "If only you were 18," one message says, and "What do I get in return?" as a follow-up to offering to pay for the girl's nails, according to the outlet. The girl's mother told Delaware Valley Journal that…
Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate
Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Former President Donald Trump has announced his endorsement of a Republican candidate for US Senate in Pennsylvania. Current Senator Pat Toomey is not seeking reelection, and with control over the US Senate at stake, Trump has backed Sean Parnell. Parnell is a US Army veteran, an author and a frequent Fox News guest. Parnell “will make Pennsylvania very proud and will fight for election integrity, strong borders, our Second Amendment, energy bobs, and so much more," Trump said in a statement. "Sean Parnell will always put America first. He has my complete and total endorsement!" Parnell…