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Midterms 2026 · US House

PA-08 House race: Rob Bresnahan vs Paige Cognetti

How the candidates in the Pennsylvania's 8th district race are arguing their case, read the same way for each of them. Updated every 15 minutes until election day, 3 November 2026.

Cook Political Report rating: Toss-up

RB

Rob Bresnahan

Republican · incumbent

Absolutes0.3
Us vs. them0.1
Labeling0.1

Hostility this week 0.7 / 10, 0.3 above their usual 0.4.

Audience impact, 30 days: +1.7 leans reassuring

19 Oct 2026 · wvia.org

We need strong law enforcement, but we also need to make sure that people who are struggling can get the help before it's too late. I'm grateful to the administration's efforts to strengthen our borders and stop the flow of fentanyl into our country. When…
Us vs. them

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

15 Oct 2026 · Congressional Record

I rise to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Robert Tambur, a resident of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, and a dedicated athlete, businessman, family man, and philanthropist. Born in the former Pittston Hospital in 1938, Bob was known for the development of Arena…

Audience impact +4 reassures or unites

15 Oct 2026 · Spotlight PA

Members of Congress should never be allowed to trade their own stocks and profit off the information they are entrusted with; this is a belief I have held since before taking office, and this belief has not changed. By putting reasonable restrictions on the…
Absolutes

Audience impact +3 reassures or unites

14 Oct 2026 · yahoo.com

We should never let billion-dollar corporations supersede the voices of those who live in the community. catalysts for economic growth and technological innovation. more than ready for new growth, investments and opportunities.
Absolutes

Audience impact +4 reassures or unites

All statements from Rob Bresnahan →

PC
Absolutes0.4

Hostility this week 0.7 / 10, 0.5 above their usual 0.2.

Audience impact, 30 days: +1.4 leans reassuring

16 Oct 2026 · wfmz.com

push to permanently ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. fight to pass a constitutional amendment establishing term limits. members of Congress who have gotten too comfortable and have stayed too long.

Audience impact −1 leans negative

13 Oct 2026 · Roll Call

From my vantage point, this is an area that is anti-corruption, and back in 2016, Trump’s promise to ‘Drain the swamp,’ resonated. It’s clear in 2026 that that’s not the case.

Audience impact 0 neutral

7 Oct 2026 · yahoo.com

Having this look good again is important because it's right between the Radisson and the Hilton. This is where people come for conferences, this is where they come and stay for weddings, for their parents' weekend. I think when people look at a wall like…

Audience impact +5 reassures or unites

1 Oct 2026 · washingtonsun.com

We have to make real reforms. And that’s going to mean taking on both parties. I’m tired of the choices being between shit and diarrhea. This is a breath of fresh air.

Audience impact 0 neutral

All statements from Paige Cognetti →

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