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McCormick's Hedge Fund Days: A Controversial Senate Race Spotlight

Connecticut, USAWed Oct 23 2024
In Pennsylvania, the race for a U. S. Senate seat is heating up. Republicans and Democrats are investing millions in ads to sway voters. One Republican hopeful, Dave McCormick, is facing criticism due to his past as the head of a hedge fund called Bridgewater Capital. This fund is well-known for its intense work culture. A recent ad by his Democratic opponent, Sen. Bob Casey, has put McCormick under the microscope. The ad, titled "Toxic, " claims that McCormick's time at Bridgewater was marked by a hostile environment, particularly for employees who reported issues like sexual misconduct. These allegations come from a book written by New York Times finance reporter Rob Copeland. McCormick's team has downplayed these claims, labeling them as old news. With control of the Senate potentially up for grabs, this Senate race is one of the most closely watched this year. Both parties are pulling out all the stops, with Republicans setting aside $27 million and Democrats reserving $19 million for ads.

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    How does Dave McCormick respond to allegations of a toxic work environment at Bridgewater Capital?
    Why didn't they just name the hedge fund 'The Office: Wall Street Edition'?
    Did they ever consider paying the women in literature instead of silencing them?

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