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Democrat Bob Brooks Apologizes for Past Posts, Gains Endorsements

4/21/2026

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Bob Brooks, a Pennsylvania Democrat, apologizes for past Facebook posts defending police and gun rights as he campaigns to unseat Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.
He emphasizes blue-collar support and calls for vocational training as central elements of his platform.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Bernie Sanders have endorsed him.
The Pennsylvania primary is set for May 19.

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Bob Brooks, a Pennsylvania Democrat, apologizes for past Facebook posts defending police and gun rights as he campaigns to unseat Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.
He emphasizes blue-collar support and calls for vocational training as central elements of his platform.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Bernie Sanders have endorsed him.
The Pennsylvania primary is set for May 19.