WHAT WE’RE READING: “FAR RIGHT,” “QANON-LOVING ELECTION DENIER” DOUG MASTRIANO IS TOO EXTREME FOR PENNSYLVANIA

Republicans nominated the most dangerous and extreme candidate for Governor in Pennsylvania history — and everyone knows it.

PENNSYLVANIA — This week, Republicans nominatedunelectable” Doug Mastriano, the most dangerous and extreme candidate in Pennsylvania gubernatorial history — and they’re getting nationwide attention for their efforts.

“Republicans’ nominee for Governor Doug Mastriano is a dangerous and extreme far-right conspiracy theorist who attended the Jan. 6 insurrection and wants to outlaw abortion with no exceptions and throw doctors in jail who perform them — even Republicans know he’s too far-right for our Commonwealth,” said Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Marisa Nahem. “Doug Mastriano has spent months catering to the fringe and showing that he’s the future of the MAGA movement, more extreme than even Trump himself — and people across the country are tuning in to watch Republicans’ nightmare nominee.”

It’s only been a few days since Republicans nominated a “QAnon-Loving Election Denier,” but let’s take a look at some of the many headlines highlighting Republicans’ new nominee Doug Mastriano:

The Washington Post: Doug Mastriano’s Pa. victory could give 2020 denier oversight of 2024

Mother Jones: Republicans Just Chose Their Candidate for PA Governor. He Could Cause a Constitutional Crisis in 2024.

Bloomberg: Trump-Backed Pennsylvania Nominee Wants to Scrap 8.7 Million Voter Records

The Washington Post: Say it clearly: Republicans just nominated a pro-Trump insurrectionist

Talking Points Memo: Insurrection Attendee Mastriano Will Be GOP Candidate For Pennsylvania Governor

The Philadelphia Inquirer: Doug Mastriano has won the GOP primary for Pa. governor after a campaign fueled by election lies

Daily Beast: Trump-Backed, Big Lie Pushing Doug Mastriano Wins GOP Gubernatorial Primary in Pennsylvania

The New York Times: Doug Mastriano, a far-right 2020 election denier, is Pennsylvania Republicans’ choice for governor.

CNN: Trump-backed 2020 election denier wins GOP primary for Pennsylvania governor

NBC News: Far-right election denier Mastriano wins GOP race for governor in Pennsylvania

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