Local Pa. Republican committee member under fire for push against Donald Trump

There has been some political drama in Montgomery County connected to the presidential race. A local Republican Committee official says he will not vote for the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, and has encouraged others to join him. Matthew McCaffery said that led to a formal complaint against him and talk of a disciplinary hearing if he didn't resign. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10's Lauren Mayk sat down with both McCaffery and the chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee to ask about what happens now as well as talk of ticket-splitting and winning over voters.

Here's a full breakdown of the episode:

0:44 – Matthew McCaffery discusses being a lifelong Republican and why he’s not supporting candidate Donald Trump

2:15 – McCaffery explains his previous votes

3:12 – McCaffery talks about why choosing Joe Biden or Kamala Harris is a better choice in his eyes

4:40 – Why he voted for Nikki Halley in PA’s primary

5:20 – Reflecting on Nikki Haley supporting Donald Trump

6:42 – Going against his own party

8:20 – McCaffery discusses where any disciplinary actions stand against him

9:37 – McCaffery explains why he thinks he should still hold his seat despite breaking the bylaws

10:22 – The fight for the Republicans who are pushing back against Donald Trump and his supporters

11:43 – McCaffery discusses other candidates and who he supports in the upcoming election

12:43 – McCaffery looks ahead at what his future looks like in the Republican party and as a voter

14:14 – Christian Nascimento explains Montgomery County Republican Committee bylaws

16:11 – Nascimento on the difference between being a voter, being part of party leadership

16:30 – November election

17:44 – Nascimento on fighting for every vote

19:40 – Impact of change at the top of the Democratic ticket

20:32 – Potential impact on down-ballot races

21:32 – The excitement of voters on the ground in Montgomery County

22:52 – If having a woman on the top of the Democratic ticket changes Republican’s strategy

22:37 – How Montgomery County’s committee works with nearby counties

24:17 – Nascimento shares his thoughts on the possibility of voters ticket-splitting

24:55 – How rare is a situation like the one with McCaffery

26:45 – If Matthew McCaffery would be kicked out in the event he doesn’t resign

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