Vice President Mike Pence, Joe Biden Expected To Emphasize Pennsylvania's Importance As Battleground State During Visits Thursday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Pennsylvania becomes a campaign stop Thursday for Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. Both men will be emphasizing the state's importance as a key battleground.
The vice president stepped off Air Force Two at the Lancaster airport, shortly after 11 a.m.
.@VP arrives in Lancaster https://t.co/Wb8IYiX7qR https://t.co/i2Jf4KP98z
— Matt Petrillo (@MattPetrillo) July 9, 2020
After the fundraiser this afternoon, Pence will then visit a broadband technology company in Malvern, Chester County for a roundtable discussion over the economy. From there, he will then travel to Philadelphia and meet the Fraternal Order of Police ahead of a "Back the Blue" rally.
Later today, the @VP is expected travel to #Philly and speak to @FOPLodge5 ahead of a 'Back the Blue' rally.
— Matt Petrillo (@MattPetrillo) July 9, 2020
Phila. City Council cut the Police Budget last month by $14M and is planning to put the money into affordable housing and combat poverty. pic.twitter.com/GJSj3tRjgV
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Last month, Philadelphia City Council passed a budget that cut $14 million from the police. That happened as the city grapples with what could be a record-breaking homicide rate.
Former Vice President Biden will also speak about the economy near Scranton.