Archive for August, 2009
The First Read — August 12, 2009
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For Wagner, the challenge could be in the raw politics
Jack Wagner has been winning elections for years, from his time as a Pittsburgh City Councilman and state Senator…
Town Hall Reaction to Sen. Specter Reflects Growing Concern Across Pennsylvania
By TOOMEY FOR SENATE
Allentown, PA – The negative reaction Senator Arlen Specter received today at a town hall meeting on health care in Lebanon, PA is a demonstration of the growing frustration and concern shared by taxpayers across Pennsylvania.
“The health care plan Senator Specter supports reflects the kind of political extremism that results from complete Democratic control of Washington,” said U.S. Senate candidate Pat Toomey. “Arlen Specter is giving the Democrats in Congress…
Full StorySchroder brings on the consultants
State Representative Curt Schroder (R-Chester) has made the first major hires of his Congressional campaign, retaining a pair of political consulting firms to handle direct mail and media.
On the same day the campaign announced the launching of its
Full StorySchroder for Congress launches Vote4Curt.com—Campaign hires mail, media consultants
By CURT SCHRODER FOR CONGRESS
DOWNINGTOWN, PA – Schroder for Congress today announced the launch of its official Web site, Vote4Curt.com. The site provides biographical information and will also serve as a portal to connect visitors to the campaign’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages.
Visitors to the site can browse news items, sign-up to volunteer and contribute to the campaign.
Also today, the campaign announced that it has hired Hallowell, Branstetter & Long and The…
Full StoryRoggio hasn’t ruled out another run for Gerlach’s seat
Nine months after narrowly losing to Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-6), Democrat Bob Roggio says he still hasn’t tossed aside the prospect of making another bid for the 6th District seat that the incumbent is now vacating.
“I haven’t ruled it out,” Roggio, the businessman and former Bob Casey staffer, told pa2010.com Tuesday.
Democrat Doug Pike has been building an early advantage in fundraising and endorsements, while Gerlach is running for governor. But Roggio said that…
Full StoryEnglish endorses Gerlach in guv race
Former Congressman Phil English endorsed Jim Gerlach Tuesday, giving the gubernatorial hopeful another GOP backer, but not one with the bully pulpit of elected office.
English, who represented the 3rd District until being unseated by Democrat Kathy Dahlkemper last year, called Gerlach “hands-down the most prepared, honest and thoughtful candidate for Governor.” The endorsement came a week after Gerlach Full Story
Phil English Endorses Gerlach for Governor
(Exton, PA) – Former Congressman Phil English of Erie today endorsed Jim Gerlach for Governor. English, a seven-term former Congressman first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from a Democratic district during the 1994 Republican Revolution, backed Gerlach because of his experience on issues and record of winning.
“Jim Gerlach is hands-down the most prepared, honest and thoughtful candidate for Governor, and he has my full support,” said English. “Jim and his campaign will…
Full StoryFor Wagner, the challenge could be in the raw politics
Jack Wagner has been winning elections for years, from his time as a Pittsburgh City Councilman and state Senator in the 1990s to his record-setting vote totals in last year’s reelection as state Auditor General. But throughout all his time in politics, Wagner has never had a reputation a heavy-hitting campaign fundraiser and organizer. And as he nears a bid for the Governor’s Mansion, political insiders increasingly wonder if Wagner will be able build the…
Full StoryTired of watching obstructionists
As I watch MSNBC, I can’t help but admire Senator Arlen Specter for tolerating so much nonsense from organized obstructionist groups with little to say.
These town hall meetings have turned into a complete and utter joke as the far-right that has gone out of its way to attack Democrats.
Those with real questions are getting drowned out by the silly, card-holding, talking-point reading individuals that don’t care about the bill, but expanding a far-right…
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