Conor Lamb: “My opponent is clearly a socialist - I on the other hand am a ‘normal’ Democrat, so you can count on me to win against a MAGA republican for US Senate!"

Fetterman:

‘Fairness Act’ reported out of House Judiciary Committee

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta April 24, 2023 | 2:41 PM

HARRISBURG, April 24 – Today, The Fairness Act (H.B. 300) was voted out of the House Judiciary Committee 12-9 and will now head to the House floor for a vote.

Prime sponsors of the bill, state Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila; Jessica Benham, Dan Frankel and Latasha D. Mayes, all D-Allegheny; Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster; and Greg Scott, D-Montgomery; issued the following statement following the Judiciary Committee vote.

“The Fairness Act has been in the works for years and never received fair consideration. With today’s vote in the Judiciary Committee, we took a huge step toward making Pennsylvania fairer for our LGBTQ+ residents.

“As H.B. 300 heads to the house floor for a vote, we are ready to defend the rights of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians.

“Most Pennsylvanians believe what we believe; Pennsylvania is better when it’s fairer. We hope our colleagues in the House can see eye to eye with us and most Pennsylvanians, so they can meet this monumental moment for our commonwealth and pass H.B 300 out of the House and to the Senate.”

I'm in Washington DC for the Victory Institute's International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference.Amazing speakers yesterday: Sen Sarah McBride, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Sen. Laphonza Butler, & more.

On Saturday, I'm moderating a plenary of bi+ elected officials!

Malcolm Kenyatta wins historic race on road to becoming PA’s first out statewide official

Out gay Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D) won his primary race against Mark Pinsley for the role of auditor general, an administrative position overseeing the state’s accounting and financial functions. Kenyatta’s victory makes him the first out gay man to be selected by a major party for a statewide office in Pennsylvania history. If Kenyatta wins in the November general election against Republican incumbent Tim DeFoor (the state’s first-ever Black auditor general) Kenyatta would become the first out LGBTQ+ statewide official in the state. “I am honored to be your nominee and look forward to serving you as the next Auditor General,” Kenyatta said after beating Pinsley by winning over 64% of the vote. “As Auditor, on day one, I will rebuild the Bureau of School Audits and demand accountability from all schools. I will also create the first-ever Bureau of Labor and Worker Protections to take on wage theft, employee misclassification, and union busting. Additionally, I will use the power of the office to measure and support efforts to make communities healthier and safer.” Kenyatta became the first LGBTQ+ person of color to be elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly when he won his 2018 race at the age of 28 in a landslide victory. After receiving compliments from former President Barack Obama, Kenyatta was one of 17 rising star Democrats to deliver the keynote address at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and one of the first three out LGBTQ+ people ever to do so. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenyatta was booed by his peers while talking about fair wages for essential workers.  In 2022, Kenyatta lost his bid to become his party’s candidate for the U.S. Senate. That same year, he married his longtime fiancé Dr. Matthew Jordan-Miller. “As somebody who inhabits all of these intersections, growing up in an incredibly poor neighborhood to a working poor family, as one of only two openly LGBTQ members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the only one that’s a person of color, I see all the different ways that frankly our systems are broken,” he told LGBTQ Nation last year. In general, Kenyatta thinks the government should work for working families and believes in what he calls a “basic bargain” that says everyone should have access to safe and affordable housing, quality healthcare, a safe education, and clean neighborhoods. Several LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations praised Kenyatta’s victory on Monday. “Pennsylvanians trust Malcolm Kenyatta to be their watchdog as auditor general because that’s exactly what he’s been as a legislator,” said Annise Parker, president and CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. “He has the experience to win this race and carry on his fight for students, seniors, and workers as Pennsylvania’s auditor general. LGBTQ+ Americans are severely underrepresented in public office and the numbers are even worse for Black LGBTQ+ representation. I look forward to doing everything I can to mobilize LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians and our allies to get out and vote for Malcolm this November so we can make history.” Brandon Wolf, National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, said, “Malcolm’s overwhelming victory in this race is a big deal. Not too long ago, the idea that a gay, Black man from Philadelphia would be the nominee for statewide office in Pennsylvania would have been unimaginable. This victory is, first and foremost, a testament to Malcolm’s unflagging work ethic and the fact that Pennsylvanians know he will have their back as Auditor General.” While Biden and Trump won their primaries in the state, 157,126 Republican voters (representing 16.6% of the vote) voted for Trump’s former political opponent Nikki Haley, and ⁦68,556 Democratic voters (representing 6.9% of the vote) voted for U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-PA). These votes could signal continued intra-party disapproval of Biden’s handling of Israel’s ongoing attacks in Gaza and Trump’s authoritarian leadership of the Republican party. The state primary race also saw a… http://dlvr.it/T5zKBm

Human Rights Campaign PAC, Planned Parenthood PA PAC Announce Joint Endorsement of Malcolm Kenyatta for Auditor General http://dlvr.it/T4BW0q

Mark Pinsley Calls for Debates in Pennsylvania Auditor General Primary

(Allentown, PA) – Lehigh County Controller and Auditor General Candidate Mark Pinsley is calling for a series of three debates against Democratic primary challenger State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta. “Our elections shouldn’t be determined by party insiders – they should be determined by the voters.” Pinsley says. “Voters deserve to know exactly how we plan to oversee a $48 billion dollar…

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Democratic Nat’l Convention Advisory Board member Malcolm Kenyatta is special on Club Chit Chat with Miss Sophia May 15th at 2 pm EST #n

Im NEVER going to Stop 🛑 advocating for Black women to be elected to office… unfollow me now cuz it NOT CHANGING! Black women OVER everything when it comes to me. Until your demographic reaches 90% voting loyalty to the Democratic Party then don’t talk to me. PERIOD NO REPLY

If you are engaged in sabotage of Barbara Lee or smearing her with ageist tweets you will be blocked.

I watched folks turn against Maya Wiley and Malcolm Kenyatta after the same faction smeared their name and impeccable character as Dems.

Don’t try that shit with Barbara Lee.

The race to capture the Senate is supposed to happen in November 2022. Yet, the hype is already on top, and Pennsylvania’s seat is one of the most anticipated Senate races for the upcoming election. This Senate election in Pennsylvania is also worth the hype due to the flipping of this state in the 2020 elections. Not only this, but the retirement of the two-term incumbent Senator Pat Toomey is also encouraging the Democratic party to give their best shot. Republicans have much to worry about, as it was their stronghold, and this retirement can tilt the balance in favor of Democrats. Who could be the next Republican contestant, and who will have chances to win the Democratic nominations for this Pennsylvania Senate race for 2022? Let’s see. [caption id="attachment_7396" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Democrats Finding Their Best Horse for the Race[/caption] Democrats Finding Their Best Horse for the Race Despite having a year and a half until the election, the political parties have already started counting their options for this seat. Following is a list of expected candidates from the Democratic party for this Pennsylvania Senate race.   Valerie Arkoosh  Kevin Baumlin  Madeleine Dean  John Fetterman  Larry Johnson  Malcolm Kenyatta  Alexandria Khalil  John McGuigan  Kyle Norton  Alan Shank  Sharif Street  [caption id="attachment_7398" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Republicans Possible Options in the Senate race of 2022 from Pennslyvania[/caption] Republicans Possible Options Republicans would have been more than happy putting Pat Toomey in the race once again, but now they have to find alternate options for the Pennsylvania Senate race. Republicans are eyeing the following options right now.   Kathy Barnette  Jeff Bartos  John DeBellis Sean Gale  Bobby Jeffries Richard Mulholland Martin Rosenfeld  Everett Stern  Although the primary competition remains between Republicans and Democrats, the Libertarian Party is also expected to put Erik Chase Gerhardt in the race.   Politicians Pulling up their Socks for the Anticipated Race The 2022 Senate race from Pennsylvania has become more intense with the entry of Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh in it. This entry in this already fierce race has made other Democrat contenders such as Lt. Governor John Fetterman and State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta quite nervous.  Arkoosh had eyes on the Senate seat from Pennsylvania for a long time, but seeing the competitiveness of Pat Toomey, he prohibited himself from the race. Several State House members of Pennsylvania are considering taking part in the 2022 Senate race. However, many of these members face challenging timelines and political dynamics that make this decision difficult for them. Philadelphia-area Chrissy Houlahan and Madeleine Dean, along with Pittsburg resident Conor Lamb, are thinking about running in the 2022 Senate race but have not decided yet.  The State House members from the Republican side, business leaders, and officials of both parties are also considering running for the 2022 Senate race from Pennsylvania. [caption id="attachment_7399" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Jeff Bartos: A Best option for Republicans in the Pennsylvania senate race of 2022[/caption] Jeff Bartos: A Surprise, yet a Strong Entry from the Republican Side Former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania Jeff Bartos has also filed his paperwork for the 2022 United States Senate election from Pennsylvania.  Having Bartos on the Republican ticket can be the best thing Republican leadership can expect, as he enjoys broad support in the state. He will have to do a lesser campaign than other candidates in the state if he wins the nomination. Bartos has been in the news for quite some time as he raised more than $3.4 million in thirty days to provide loans to more than 1000 small, struggling businesses in

Pennsylvania. The only primary challenge which Bartos is expected to face is the wrath of the pro-Trump Republicans, as he did not support Donald Trump’s narrative of voter fraud in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. If he wins the Pennsylvania Senate race in 2022, it will be a Pennsylvanians’ decision to reject the pro-Trump narrative of voter fraud.   Pennsylvania Senate race of 2022: A Cause of the Imminent Division in Democrats The likeness of the Pennsylvania Senate seat to flip is also causing division in the Democratic party. Seeing President Joe Biden winning the state in the presidential election is raising the hopes of Democrats. While on the one hand, liberals and progressives are finding their candidate for this all-important seat, on the other, moderates are also pulling up their socks to put in their horse in this Pennsylvania race. Lt. Governor John Fetterman is currently the only Democratic candidate having the endorsement of leading moderate and progressive party figures. Fetterman has also raised a considerable sum of $3.9 million in his first-quarter fundraising haul that amazed many others looking for the Senate seat in Pennsylvania. However, Braddock Mayor Chardae Jones, Fetterman’s successor, decided to endorse Pennsylvania State member of House of Representatives Malcolm Kenyatta, who already has the support of the Working Families Party.   Final Thoughts Pundits are putting their money on the Democratic win this time in the Pennsylvania Senate race, primarily due to the retirement of Pat Toomey and the 2020 election results. The nearly $4 million raised by Lt. Governor Fetterman makes him the most likely candidate from the Democratic Party, albeit after a tough Democratic primary. The most exciting contest would be Fetterman vs. Jeff Bartos, which will be worth watching. It is a matter of time before we all know who will be up for the most anticipated race of the 2022 Senate elections.   Video Summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPxpT1oi80I

Gay lawmaker gives insightful comment on Tulsi Gabbard and her departure from the Democratic Party

Gay lawmaker gives insightful comment on Tulsi Gabbard and her departure from the Democratic Party

The gay Democratic legislator from Pennsylvania, Malcolm Kenyattasaid what many thought about Tulsi Gabbard, Conservative congresswoman from Hawaii and 2020 presidential candidate who announced on Tuesday that she would be leaving the Democratic Party. “Wait, Tulsi Gabbard was a Democrat?” Kenyatta wrote on her Twitter account. Announcing his departure from the party, Gabbard explained that he…

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