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Democrats Are Suddenly Feeling Great About Philadelphia. Will It Be Enough?

“Bad things happen in Philadelphia,” former Rep. Bob Brady told NOTUS, referencing an infamous Trump insult. “Bad things for him.”

Harris speaks during a community rally in Philadelphia.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a community rally at the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center in Philadelphia. Matt Rourke/AP

PHILADELPHIA — Two weeks ago, Democrats started to worry that Pennsylvania might just slip through Vice President Kamala Harris’ fingers.

A Politico report described consternation among Pennsylvania party leaders, particularly in Philadelphia, about shortcomings in the Harris campaign machine. But as Election Day nears, at least one leader, Philadelphia Democratic City Committee Chair Bob Brady, isn’t quite so anxious any more.

“I taught them,” Brady told NOTUS. “I screamed at them.”