To begin our Gubernatorial Candidate Spotlight Series, we asked Shapiro and Mastriano, “Why are you running?”
From The Editors
Craig Snyder: Republicans for Shapiro
Mastriano is a radical, not a conservative
By Craig Snyder
Albert Eisenberg: NPR’s grotesque, taxpayer-funded smear on Doug Mastriano
Pittsburgh’s taxpayer-funded NPR affiliate, WESA 90.5, ties Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano to an antisemitic mass-murder. His crime? Purchasing advertising on the right-wing social media platform Gab.
By Albert Eisenberg
Christine Flowers: No thanks, Never-Dougers
Republicans supporting Shapiro value comfort and respectability over principles and values.
By Christine Flowers
If Shapiro believes Mastriano is dangerous, should he have elevated him with advertising?
Shapiro says Mastriano is a threat to democracy. Is that why he tried to help him win the Republican nomination?
By Todd Shepherd
Senate contest still in doubt, gubernatorial races decided
Mastriano triumphs, Oz and McCormick headed for a recount
By Kyle Sammin
Party establishment scrambles to prevent Mastriano nomination
Republican party leaders encourage voters to choose Barletta.
By Kyle Sammin
Mastriano Meltdown: GOP Gov. candidate abruptly ends interview over questions about QAnon-linked rally
After bemoaning the high crime in the city where the Constitution was crafted, Mastriano demanded, “How dare you castigate me for gathering with people?”
By Michael Graham