Oz was likely always going to face challenges appealing to everyday Pennsylvanians. But something about the Keystone state’s political DNA seems to be making it even harder.
, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has relentlessly shouted the same message at voters: Oz isn’t from here.
Former Gov. Ed Rendell, who was born in the Riverdale section of the Bronx but now lives in the East Falls section of Philadelphia, recalled running for reelection in the late 1990s and being blasted for not being from the state.He thinks any candidate moving into Pennsylvania might encounter similar issues.
Rendell also thinks Philadelphia’s own complex contributes to a feeling of unjustified inferiority that can inspire an “us”-vs.-“them” mentality. In that contest, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright went after GOP opponent John Chrin for having moved from New Jersey before the race. “I do think the fact that it’s New Jersey is key,” Kolodny said. “If the guy had moved from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh, do you think it would be the same?”
“If you’re getting branded as an outsider in Pennsylvania, ingratiate yourself, make sure you’re seen,” he said. “You have to be part of the community.”
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