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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 33 MIN

Inside the Lawsuit to Open PA's Primaries: Let Michael Smerconish Vote!

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Jared Solomon, Michael Smerconish, Shanin Specter, David Thornburgh

Michael Smerconish has skin in the game — literally. In this episode, he breaks down his role as lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's closed primary system. Joined by trial attorney Shanin Specter, Ballot PA Action’s David Thornburgh, and PA State Rep. Jared Solomon, they explore the constitutional argument, the stakes for over a million independent voters, and why this could reshape electoral politics in swing states and beyond. A must-listen for anyone who cares about voting rights and the future of democracy. Original air date 16 July 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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