Dave McCormick Slams Kamala Harris as 'Out of Touch' as Campaign Adviser Faces Scrutiny for Controversial Posts

U.S. GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick has released an ad taking aim at Kamala Harris' record on climate change, fracking, and the border crisis, as her campaign faces scrutiny over her senior adviser's history of sexist and homophobic online comments.

U.S. GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick has launched a blistering attack on Kamala Harris, accusing her of being "completely out of touch with Pennsylvania" amidst revelations about her campaign adviser's history of controversial online posts.

In a recently released campaign ad, McCormick highlights Harris' past statements on climate change, fracking, and the border crisis, arguing that they are at odds with the values of Pennsylvania voters. The ad also points to Harris' hiring of Kamau M. Marshall as a senior adviser, a decision that has drawn criticism due to Marshall's past offensive and derogatory social media comments.

Dave McCormick Slams Kamala Harris as 'Out of Touch' as Campaign Adviser Faces Scrutiny for Controversial Posts

Marshall, who has since deleted thousands of old posts, has been under fire for misogynistic and homophobic remarks, including disparaging comments about women and mocking gay people. Additionally, Marshall has previously criticized Harris on social media during her unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2019.

McCormick's campaign has seized on these revelations, portraying Marshall as a symbol of Harris' disconnect from mainstream Pennsylvania voters. The ad features a montage of Marshall's controversial posts, including one in which he expressed his preference for "power women" who "know[s] her place" and allow him to "where [sic] the pants."

Dave McCormick Slams Kamala Harris as 'Out of Touch' as Campaign Adviser Faces Scrutiny for Controversial Posts

In another post, Marshall questioned the allegations of sexual assault against comedian Bill Cosby, suggesting that it was suspicious that Cosby was charged while police officers who fatally shoot black people are not convicted.

Harris' campaign has defended Marshall, pointing to an apology he issued in 2020 in which he expressed regret for his past comments. However, McCormick's campaign has dismissed this apology, arguing that it does not excuse Marshall's history of offensive behavior.

Dave McCormick Slams Kamala Harris as 'Out of Touch' as Campaign Adviser Faces Scrutiny for Controversial Posts

The controversy surrounding Marshall's hiring has reignited scrutiny of Harris' record on issues such as climate change, fracking, and border security, which McCormick has highlighted in his campaign ad.

Harris has faced criticism for her support of the Green New Deal, a climate plan that includes a ban on fracking, a key industry in Pennsylvania. McCormick has pledged to fight against the Green New Deal and support fracking, a move that aligns with the views of many Pennsylvania voters.

Dave McCormick Slams Kamala Harris as 'Out of Touch' as Campaign Adviser Faces Scrutiny for Controversial Posts

Harris' handling of the border crisis has also been a target of McCormick's campaign. Harris has drawn criticism for her role as the Biden administration's "border czar," a designation she has denied. McCormick has accused Harris of downplaying the severity of the border crisis and failing to address the humanitarian concerns of migrants at the border.

The controversy surrounding Marshall's hiring and McCormick's attacks on Harris' record have further escalated the tensions between the two candidates as the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania heats up.