Rob Bresnahan
Coverage of Rob Bresnahan in the Nexus archive.
- New ads to attack vulnerable Republicans over cost of care
Care Can’t Wait Action, the political arm of an advocacy group, will launch a six-figure ad campaign in six congressional districts targeting Republican representatives by highlighting the costs of caregiving compared to local median wages. A seventh ad is planned in another district after a primary. The campaign follows polling showing 70% of voters in battleground districts are caregivers.
- Democrat’s TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is running a TV ad criticizing AI data centers and their impact on communities in her challenge against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a Pennsylvania congressional race. The ad highlights concerns over corporate secrecy, tax breaks, and rising energy costs linked to data centers, which are a key issue in the swing district.
- Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is targeting AI data centers in her campaign against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a Pennsylvania congressional race. Cognetti criticizes data centers for tax breaks, rising energy costs, and secrecy, while Bresnahan has proposed legislation to limit corporate influence on local zoning decisions.
- ‘We’re not for sale’: Pennsylvania Democrat spotlights data-center fury in campaign ads
Paige Cognetti, a Pennsylvania Democrat, is criticizing AI data centers in campaign ads against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, highlighting secrecy, tax breaks, and rising energy costs. The race occurs in a district where data center projects face local opposition, and Cognetti argues communities should not subsidize such developments.
- Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is running a TV ad criticizing AI data centers in her campaign against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a Pennsylvania congressional race. The ad highlights concerns over corporate secrecy, tax breaks for developers, and rising energy costs linked to data centers. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have supported Bresnahan, who introduced a bill to limit corporate challenges to local zoning decisions.
- Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Paige Cognetti, a Democrat and mayor of Scranton, is running a TV ad criticizing AI data centers in her campaign against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a swing Pennsylvania congressional district. The ad highlights concerns over corporate secrecy, tax incentives, and rising energy costs linked to data centers, while Bresnahan's proposed legislation aims to limit corporate challenges to local zoning decisions.
- Shapiro, Pa. Democrats look to mobilize voters ahead of midterm elections
Pennsylvania's 2026 midterm elections feature key races for governor and congressional seats, with Democrats aiming to flip Republican-held districts and secure legislative control. The state's status as a swing state makes it pivotal for determining the U.S. House majority in the final years of President Donald Trump’s term, as both parties prepare competitive campaigns.
- Phone calls on flights could soon be banned. Former flight attendants say it's about more than manners.
Lawmakers introduced a bill to ban in-flight phone and video calls, supported by former flight attendants who cite passenger and crew disruptions. The Quiet Skies Act would require the FAA to finalize the ban within 180 days, though airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic currently allow such calls with Starlink WiFi.
- How Democrats learned to embrace Native American land acknowledgments
Paige Cognetti, mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, faces criticism from a Republican opponent over past remarks on 'stolen' land in a 2020 panel. Democrats have adopted land acknowledgments in their events, a practice now politicized in swing-seat races and debated within the party over its tone and implications.
- Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a 3% property tax increase in 2023 to fund a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coordinator and other city roles, though the budget was not adopted. Her campaign highlighted Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s company receiving federal contracts as a 'women-owned' business while defending Cognetti’s fiscal reforms as mayor.
- Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a 3% property tax increase in 2023 to fund eight new city positions, including a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coordinator. The budget was not adopted. Her campaign highlighted Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s company receiving federal contracts as a 'women-owned' business.
- Emanuel dings Democrats for missing corruption messaging 'gem'
Rahm Emanuel criticizes Democrats for not emphasizing corruption in their messaging, suggesting they should link it to affordability. He argues that highlighting Trump's self-dealing and controversies like the White House renovation could strengthen their campaign strategy.
- Rollins signs disaster declaration to provide relief for Pa. fruit growers following freeze
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a disaster declaration for 17 Pennsylvania counties to provide emergency loans for fruit growers affected by a late spring freeze. The freeze damaged apple, peach, and pear orchards, prompting federal aid to help farmers recover through USDA programs.
- Four swing House races in Pennsylvania loom large for both parties — and for 2028, too
Rep. Rob Bresnahan is in a battleground race against Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti this fall in Pennsylvania. The race is significant for both parties and has implications for 2028. The outcome may impact party strategies and candidate selections.
- Live results: Pennsylvania House primaries
Pennsylvanians are voting in House primary contests, including three GOP-held seats rated as toss up races. Republican Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are running. The primaries are taking place on Tuesday.