Billy Penn reports:
The family behind Martin’s potato bread has put itself behind Doug Mastriano, a South Central Pa. state senator who rose to prominence as a Trump-supporting election denier, and espouses what some define as Christian nationalist rhetoric.
Jim Martin gave $110k to Mastriano’s gubernatorial campaign last year — $10k in May and another $100k in December, just before Christmas. No other donor has written a six-figure check to Mastriano’s campaign this year or last. That one contribution also dwarfs any donation Mastriano has received from a political action committee.
Several Philadelphia restaurants name-drop Martin’s products on menus, and the Martin’s handle is mentioned by food vendors near and far when posting thirst-traps of their burgers and sandwiches. Some of the most famous Martin’s users are Philly-based Federal Donuts and national burger chain Shake Shack.
Read the full article. There’s much more including unhappy reactions from Philadelphia restaurateurs.
The Martin’s potato roll empire is backing Doug Mastriano, and Philly sandwich slingers are concerned https://t.co/gaYGQpDVQn pic.twitter.com/bS8rjdEYBi
— Billy Penn (@billy_penn) May 12, 2022
For a reminder, Mastriano is who Giuliani tweeted this photo out about after Jan 6. My husband was horrified as should ANY good South Central Pennsylvanian because of what flag and cause they feature prominently. pic.twitter.com/8LQhPVGrD8
— Elizabeth (@predinpink) May 12, 2022
PA gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano says that Mark Esper’s efforts to keep Trump from taking the country in a dark direction were “treasonous” and a “danger to our Republic greater than anything else that has ever happened.” pic.twitter.com/CazodiWQsq
— The Republican Accountability Project (@AccountableGOP) May 9, 2022
Mastriano, the Pennsylvania state senator who’s a leading contender for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, ended an interview after being asked about his promotion of the Big Lie and attendance at the Jan. 6 rally that preceded the Capitol attack. https://t.co/lpYXIljH8X
— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) May 6, 2022
“I’m looking for honest discussion and debate, and not like ‘I gotcha'” – PA GOP gubernatorial candidate when asked basic questions about his participation in a QAnon rally.
He then stormed off the interview.https://t.co/5dBOlvHnSK
— Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) May 5, 2022