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Longtime Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick sparred over "lies" during their second debate on Tuesday, with McCormick saying he won't "take any preaching" from his Democratic rival. "I'm not going to take any preaching from a guy who spent 30 years in public office and hasn't gotten much done.
So I'm not going to take any preaching from you, Bob Casey, on that. And your lies, which are completely unworthy of you and your family and your service," McCormick said Tuesday evening, while directing his attention to Casey. McCormick's remarks came as the two were questioned about their views on the escalating war in the Middle East, with Casey claiming McCormick, while working at the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, invested funds in a Chinese arms manufacturer.
"We've got to continue to support Israel's efforts, not just to defend itself, but to take the fight to those terrorists that are threatening them every single day. And I'll continue to support Israel, as I always have," Casey said regarding the war in Israel. "But a big difference in this race is, while I was doing that, supporting Israel all these years, my opponent was running that hedge fund in Connecticut.
The largest hedge fund in the world. I mentioned the investments in China and Russia. He also invested in a Chinese arms manufacturer that had ties to Iran, and those weapons that they produced made their way to Hamas.
That is disqualifying," Casey said while discussing his support of Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas. 'LIES THROUGHOUT': TRUMP-BACKED CHALLENGER, LONGTIME DEM SENATOR FACE OFF IN HEATED BATTLEGROUND DEBATE McCormick shot back that Casey has consistently "lied" about his record and encouraged Pennsylvania voters to visit a website called CaseyLies.com for more information.
"I just want to say, I'm not going to take any preaching as a guy who went to West Point, went to Ranger school, was the honor graduate, went to the 82nd...
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