Archive for May, 2009
Leftover QPoll numbers
A few more statistics from yesterday’s Quinnipiac poll, which showed Republican Pat Toomey …
Full StoryAt least one way economists benefit the state.
Even if the politicans themselves seem to ignore the economists, at least…
Full StorySestak for Senate, Meehan for Congress
I originally thought the Joe Sestak was wasting his time against Arlen Specter… and he still is. I feel as if he mimics the Texas Democrats, 43 percent, no more, no less. In a sense, I somewhat feel like he is running a campaign that can garner 45 percent of the vote, but will face a heck of a uphill battle to win. Anyone else feel that way?
On Pat Meehan, I think he should …
Full StoryPost-Obama world holds dangers for Democrats, too
Three more notes on the rapidly shifting, post-Obama political world and how it makes predictions so difficult:
First, very interesting …
Full StorySchroder inches toward Congressional run
State Representative Curt Schroder (R-Chester) has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission that will allow him to begin organizing a potential run for Congress next year, CQ Politics reports.
Schroder has been planning for months to seek Congressman Jim Gerlach’s (R-6) House seat if Gerlach pursues statewide office. Whether Schroder’s …
Full StorySestak says Obama can’t talk him out of a Senate run
If leading Democrats try to push Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) out of his likely primary race against Senator Arlen Specter, they should take note of one thing—…
Full StoryEXCLUSIVE: Meehan mulling a run for Sestak’s Congressional seat
UPDATES APPENDED (see bottom)
Former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan is seriously considering a run for Congress, eyeing the 7th District seat that Joe Sestak seems increasingly likely to vacate in favor of a Senate bid, according to a Republican operative familiar with Meehan’s thinking.
“He’s talked with high-ranking Republican officials and is strongly considering a potential run,” said the Republican, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “He’s definitely interested and I know there’s a lot …
Full StoryCongressman Sestak Receives Transportation Award
By THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JOE SESTAK
King of Prussia, PA —Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) received the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVF Transportation) 2009 Legislative Award during the organization’s annual meeting Wednesday at the GlaxoSmithKline Facility in King of Prussia. Speaking to an audience of over 100 GVF Transportation employees, Congressman Sestak addressed the significance of the Route 422 Corridor to local economic growth.
The 2009 Legislative Award focused on the Congressman’s policy …
Full StoryGOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES $76 MILLION TO CREATE GREEN JOBS, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
By THE OFFICE OF GOV. ED RENDELL
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania will create green jobs, relieve traffic congestion and make it easier for students to walk and bike to school with the investment of $76 million in 80 transportation projects, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.
“PennDOT’s investments will help us weather the current economic storm and make lasting community improvements for future generations,” Governor Rendell said. “These investments will stimulate the economy by putting people …
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