Leftovers: Meehan on Fumo and Rendell the editor

Before we get overwhelmed by campaign finance data, a couple leftovers that slipped by us yesterday at pa2010.com Central.

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The First Read — July 15, 2009

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Gerlach makes it official: He’s…

PAT MEEHAN RESPONDS TO SENTENCING OF FORMER STATE SENATOR VINCE FUMO

By MEEHAN FOR PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, PA – Former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan made the following statement regarding the sentencing of former State Senator Vince Fumo:

“While I am deeply disappointed in the length of former Senator Vince Fumo’s sentence, we cannot forget that justice was realized and Vince Fumo was soundly convicted for a pattern of criminal behavior.  He has been removed from the legislature and is now going to jail.  This is a remarkable…

Schroder declares candidacy to replace Gerlach in PA-6

Only hours after Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-6) announced that he would run for Governor, state Representative Curt Schroder (R-Chester) declared his candidacy to replace Gerlach in the 6th District.

Schroder had long said he would vie for Gerlach’s seat if the four-term Congressman stepped aside in favor of a gubernatorial run, and after filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission weeks ago, his announcement was mostly a formality. But as Democrats continue to coalesce around…

NRSC endorses Toomey

The National Republican Senatorial Committee endorsed former Lehigh Valley Congressman Pat Toomey on Tuesday, effectively ending the search for an alternative GOP candidate at the national level.

“Congressman Pat Toomey’s life experience and public service make him uniquely qualified to serve Pennsylvanians in the U.S. Senate,” NRSC head John Cornyn said in a statement. “Through hard work and self-reliance, Pat Toomey has successfully represented a Democrat-leaning district and accomplished much in his private sector endeavors.…

Curt Schroder announces candidacy for Congress

By SCHRODER 2010

Downington, PA –State Representative Curt Schroder today announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for the 6th Congressional District that includes portions of Chester, Berks, Lehigh, and Montgomery counties.

“I have decided to enter this race to ensure that the values that built our country remain for our children, that we encourage the policies of entrepreneurism, limited government and to preserve the economic future of our nation,” said Curt Schroder.

Schroder…

NRSC Endorses Toomey For Senate

By THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), issued the following statement today regarding former U.S. Representative Pat Toomey’s (R-PA) candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2010:

“Congressman Pat Toomey’s life experience and public service make him uniquely qualified to serve Pennsylvanians in the U.S. Senate. Through hard work and self-reliance, Pat Toomey has successfully represented a Democrat-leaning district and accomplished much…

Meehan welcomes Gerlach

A welcome message to Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-6) from opponent Pat Meehan, courtesy of Meehan spokeswoman Virginia Davis:

“Pat Meehan welcomes Jim Gerlach into the race for governor. As Pat continues to build an exploratory committee for governor, he believes there is nothing more important to our democratic process than a strong slate of candidates from which the public can choose.”

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Apparently, it takes a screwy state budget to bring out the candidates

Welcome to the Keystone Kops version of pa2010.com. On this site, we are now devoting precious space to gubernatorial candidates who’ve jumped into the fray just as negotiations over the state budget have reached comically frustrating new dimensions.

Jim Gerlach wants in. Jack Wagner wants in. God bless them, really.

Gerlach, the Republican Congressman out of the 6th District, announced today that he won’t seek reelection. Instead, he wants to come back to the Capitol…