Swing-State Democrat Bob Casey Uses Trump-Friendly References in Political Ad

Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) positioned himself in a new ad as an ‘independent’ who has defied Democrats and sided at times with Trump.

Sen. Bob Casey, (D-Pa.), speaks before President Joe Biden at a campaign rally for Pennsylvania's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro and Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in Philadelphia, on Nov. 5, 2022. Matt Rourke/AP Photo

Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) released a new campaign ad on Oct. 18, casting himself as a political independent who’s defied his party and even sided with former President Donald Trump.

He’s one of a few swing-state Democrats who have referenced the former president and Republican 2024 nominee in a positive light.