(The Center Square) — On a cold, windy, wet Wednesday in South Philadelphia, Dave McCormick stopped at Geno’s to grab four “whiz wit” cheesesteaks.
The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate met a few dozen supporters and campaign staffers at the well-known cheesesteak spot – walking the last block after his tour bus ran into trouble on 10th Street, the narrow lane and cramped parking making a wide turn tricky.
“It was awesome, I ate everything,” McCormick said of the cheesesteak.
Donning an apron, he then jumped on the line to make a few cheesesteaks along with National Republican Senate Committee Chairman Steve Daines of Montana. Former U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey shadowed them.
“How’s business?” the trio asked Geno’s Manager Anthony Rossi.
“It’s not as great as it could be,” Rossi answered. “A lot of tourists who come into the city, they’re still coming, but it could be better.”
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