Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz were both in Pennsylvania for campaign rallies over the weekend. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Vance at his rally in Leesport about Donald Trump’s controversial statements on Haitian immigrants, how a Trump presidency would handle healthcare and IVF treatments and a recent report alleging that Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, referred to himself as a “Black Nazi” in an online post.

Lauren also spoke with Trump supporters at the Leesport rally as well as Kamala Harris supporters at Walz’s rally in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, including a Kenyan native and US citizen who spoke out against Trump’s comments on immigrants.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

JD Vance interview

:44 – The Mark Robinson allegations

2:03 – How healthcare and IVF would work under a Trump presidency

4:28 – What Vance would say to immigrants who are upset about Trump’s rhetoric

Interview with voters at Tim Walz rally

6:29 –US citizen from Kenya on Trump’s comments on immigrants

6:53 – Harris supporter on why she’s ‘desperate’ to keep Trump out of the White House

7:45 – Harris supporter explains why Tim Walz appeals to her and how she feels about the presidential race

Interview with voters at JD Vance rally

10:30 – Pa. voters explain why they support Donald Trump and JD Vance

12:00 – Trump supporters discuss the issues that matter to them the most

14:44 – Trump supporter discusses racial division and how to solve it

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to face off at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for the presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen about the preparations being made. She also speaks with Pennsylvania voters about what they want to hear from both Trump and Harris during the debate and the rest of the presidential race. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

Jeffrey Rosen, National Constitution Center President and CEO

:33 – The significance of having the presidential debate in Philadelphia

1:08 – How the National Constitution Center is preparing for the debate

1:49 – The stakes of Tuesday’s presidential debate

2:27 – How the rules impact the dynamics of the presidential debate

3:18 – The importance of watching the entire presidential debate

4:07 – Appearance vs. substance in presidential debates

5:34 – The impact of the 2008 debate between Obama and Clinton at the National Constitution Center

6:31 – Things to watch for during Tuesday’s debate

Majesty Moreland, voter

7:50 – How she feels about the presidential race

8:09 – What she’s looking for in Tuesday’s debate

9:00 – How she feels about Kamala Harris and her policies

10:35 – Whether or not she will vote in November

11:20 – Issues she hopes Harris, Trump address in the debate

Neil Stolar, voter

11:53 – Keeping an open mind as the presidential race continues

12:40 – Whether or not the debate will influence who he votes for

Irma Fralic, voter

14:10 – What she wants to hear during the debate

14:35 – Whether or not she has an idea of what both candidates would do with foreign policy

Pam Barnes, voter

15:17 – What she hopes to hear from Harris, Trump during the debate

16:33 – Who she will vote for and why

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NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk was on the floor with delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In this episode, hear her conversations with lawmakers (Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Senator Chris Coons) - and an unexpected appearance by Delaware Governor John Carney - on the night Hillary Clinton and President Biden took the stage at the DNC. She also spoke with former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County about his friendship with Gov. Tim Walz and his family.

1:06 – Philadelphia Council member Katherine Gilmore Richardson reflects on Hillary Clinton’s run in 2016

1:34 – Richardson on chants of “Lock Him Up” during Hillary Clinton’s speech

2:44 – Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean how she’s feeling being at the DNC for the first time

4:47 – Rep. Dean on President Joe Biden stepping aside and not running again

5:55 – Delaware Gov. John Carney joins the conversation to reflect on President Biden’s life in politics

8:30 – Delaware Senator Chris Coons on the historic nature of the DNC

9:21 – Sen. Coons shares the advice Pres. Biden shared with him

10:07 – Coons talks about Biden’s decision to step aside for Vice President Kamala Harris to run for the White House

11:05 – Coons discusses Biden’s potential impact on VP Harris’ campaign and possible administration

13:20 – Coons on protests regarding the Israel-Hamas War and the election

14:55 – Former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County shares insight into knowing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

17:02 – Murphy shares his thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s criticism of Walz’s military service

18:33 – Murphy how Bucks County voters will view Walz’s record as governor in Minnesota

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Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker’s spirited statements during the ceremonial roll call has made him one of the breakout stars of the Democratic National Convention. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Mayor Walker about his late sister and how she inspired him. She also spoke with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about Harris and the importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

Interview with Pete Buttigieg

:38 – The importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election

1:18 – Kamala Harris’ stance on fracking

2:05 – Whether or not a Harris administration would be similar to Biden’s administration

3:02 – What the VP nomination process was like

4:05 – Attacks on Tim Walz’s military service

4:21 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

5:16 – Whether or not Buttigieg would serve in a Harris administration

5:31 – Whether or not Buttigieg would run for president again

Interview with Mayor Dwan B. Walker

6:15 – Mayor Walker introduces himself and Aliquippa

6:30 – What the roll call was like at the DNC

7:03 – How Walker’s late sister inspired him

9:43 – What it’s like to nominate a Black woman as president

11:08 – What made Walker attend the DNC

11:34 – What Walker represents

12:33 – Speaking with voters about the economy

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Parker about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Harris’ choice of Tim Walz as a runningmate over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Parker’s plans to turn out voters in Philadelphia this fall.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.

:37 – Parker’s goals at the DNC

1:45 – Parker on whether Harris can win Pa. without Shapiro as her running mate

3:12 – Whether or not promoting Shapiro for VP ended up backfiring

4:46 – How Parker’s connections with Philly voters will impact the presidential election

6:50 – Whether or not Parker is nervous about what Harris could face as a woman of color running for office

8:21 – Trump’s comments on Harris’ race

9:23 – Whether she would consider no taxes on tips in Philly

12:06 – Whether she’d consider serving in a Harris administration

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There has been some political drama in Montgomery County connected to the presidential race. A local Republican Committee official says he will not vote for the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, and has encouraged others to join him. Matthew McCaffery said that led to a formal complaint against him and talk of a disciplinary hearing if he didn't resign. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10's Lauren Mayk sat down with both McCaffery and the chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee to ask about what happens now as well as talk of ticket-splitting and winning over voters.

Here's a full breakdown of the episode:

0:44 – Matthew McCaffery discusses being a lifelong Republican and why he’s not supporting candidate Donald Trump

2:15 – McCaffery explains his previous votes

3:12 – McCaffery talks about why choosing Joe Biden or Kamala Harris is a better choice in his eyes

4:40 – Why he voted for Nikki Halley in PA’s primary

5:20 – Reflecting on Nikki Haley supporting Donald Trump

6:42 – Going against his own party

8:20 – McCaffery discusses where any disciplinary actions stand against him

9:37 – McCaffery explains why he thinks he should still hold his seat despite breaking the bylaws

10:22 – The fight for the Republicans who are pushing back against Donald Trump and his supporters

11:43 – McCaffery discusses other candidates and who he supports in the upcoming election

12:43 – McCaffery looks ahead at what his future looks like in the Republican party and as a voter

14:14 – Christian Nascimento explains Montgomery County Republican Committee bylaws

16:11 – Nascimento on the difference between being a voter, being part of party leadership

16:30 – November election

17:44 – Nascimento on fighting for every vote

19:40 – Impact of change at the top of the Democratic ticket

20:32 – Potential impact on down-ballot races

21:32 – The excitement of voters on the ground in Montgomery County

22:52 – If having a woman on the top of the Democratic ticket changes Republican’s strategy

22:37 – How Montgomery County’s committee works with nearby counties

24:17 – Nascimento shares his thoughts on the possibility of voters ticket-splitting

24:55 – How rare is a situation like the one with McCaffery

26:45 – If Matthew McCaffery would be kicked out in the event he doesn’t resign

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United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently visited Philadelphia to meet with city employees who’ve benefitted from the public service loan forgiveness program. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Cardona about a wide range of issues, including student loan forgiveness, campus protests, education funding and whether he’d serve in a Harris administration.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

:51 – Student loans

2:36 – Timeline of student loan forgiveness plan

5:00 – The Hatch Act

6:00 – Access to financial aid

7:50 – Campus protests amid the Israel-Hamas War

10:00 – School funding in Pennsylvania

12:15 – Possibility of serving in a Kamala Harris administration

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Earlier this year, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with undecided Pennsylvania voters about the 2024 presidential race. Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race and former President Donald Trump has a running mate, Lauren reconnected with those voters to hear their thoughts about the changes as well as whether or not they’ve made a decision.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

1st interview: Michele Frankel of Bucks County, Pennsylvania

1:44 – Thoughts on the presidential race now that Biden is out

2:37 – State of the economy

2nd interview: Pam Barnes of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

4:23 – The current presidential race

4:50 – Thoughts on Kamala Harris

6:04 – RNC and JD Vance

6:54 – Hearing from Donald Trump’s granddaughter

3rd interview: Ian Callaghan, Temple University student

8:02 – Whether or not he’ll support Kamala Harris

9:02 – Kamala Harris and Biden’s policies

10:30 – Whether or not the country would be ready for a female president

10:53 – Concern over Harris’ chances of winning

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