GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick outlined his plans to “Strengthen Pennsylvania Families” during a luncheon in Delaware County as part of his “Building America’s Future” tour. He focused on policy proposals to address issues impacting American families and criticized Democrats for their handling of the economy and family-related matters. McCormick stressed the importance of strong families for a strong America, highlighting the impact of declining birth rates and rising costs of care under the current administration.
In his speech, McCormick pointed out the challenges faced by American families due to inflation, with rising costs for pregnancy, postpartum care, and annual child-rearing expenses. The candidate proposed a $15,000 federal tax credit for families using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have children, emphasizing the importance of supporting fertility treatments and ensuring access to necessary services. He also called for a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, citing its negative effects on mental health and advocating for bipartisan action to protect minors from harm.
McCormick’s policy proposals included creating tax incentives for families, such as tax-free flexible spending accounts for child-care costs up to $10,000 and encouraging scholarship contributions. He expressed his support for school-choice vouchers as a way to provide upward mobility for low-income children and their families, criticizing incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Casey for his stance on school choice and support for teacher unions. McCormick emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to address the challenges facing families and protect children from the harmful effects of social media and other issues.
During his speech, McCormick highlighted his previous experience as the CEO of Bridgewater Associates, where he supported fertility services like IVF for employees and now advocated for a federal tax credit to help families cover the expenses of such treatments. He opposed any efforts to restrict IVF and stressed the importance of ensuring access to fertility services for all families. The candidate’s focus on strengthening families and addressing the economic challenges faced by American families is central to his campaign platform, with a strong emphasis on policy proposals that directly impact families in Pennsylvania and across the nation.
As part of his “Building America’s Future” tour, McCormick outlined his vision for strengthening Pennsylvania families through targeted policy initiatives aimed at addressing key issues such as rising costs of care, declining birth rates, and the impact of social media on children’s mental health. He presented his proposals for tax credits, school choice vouchers, and other incentives to support families and promote upward mobility for all children. McCormick’s focus on policy-driven solutions and his commitment to bipartisan cooperation underscore his approach to governance and his vision for a stronger, more prosperous future for Pennsylvania families.
