President Pro Tempore Kim Ward speaks on the importance of Pa. in the presidential race

Editor's Note: This interview took place before Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race. Senator Kim Ward is the President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate and the highest-ranking Republican in the Pennsylvania legislature. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Sen. Ward outside the Republican National Convention about a variety of topics, including the current political environment and what’s ahead for Pennsylvania. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:1:00 – How Pennsylvania is being viewed1:50 – Trump’s chances in Pennsylvania2:50 – The impact of inflation on Pa. voters3:45 – Immigration and the border5:00 – Mass deportation5:52 – Strong rhetoric during the presidential race8:35 – Changing the political environment10:40 – Potential reactions if Trump loses11:18 – The GOP’s plans for Pennsylvania12:04 – The likelihood of knowing the election results early in Pa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.