Archive for September, 2009
Santorum for President in 2012 handicaps Specter for Senate in 2010
He was run out of the U.S. Senate by Pennsylvania voters who overwhelmingly supported Bob Casey in the 2006 election, but a little tea-partying bird must be whispering in the ear of
Full StoryWhy Hoeffel?
I have a simple question for Democrats.
Why Joe Hoeffel?
It perplexes me that some Democrats see Hoeffel as a viable candidate against Tom Corbett. I understand that he ran Senate in 2004, picking up some statewide name recognition. But Democrats could do so much better.
The fact is, Jack Wagner is the best candidate the party can nominate. Just look at some key facts behind his record reelection win as Auditor General last year:…
Full StoryHalf-a-million is not one million
Wrong again.
In today’s campaign finance data shows.
A correction has been appended.
Regrets. And thanks to an alert reader to quickly pointing out the error.
UPDATE: I made the same stupid mistake in
Full StoryWelch stays mum on the money question
It’s no secret that Republican Steven Welch is wealthy, and everyone expects him to spend from his own wallet in his attempt to win a Congressional seat. That perception has only heightened since he
Full StoryIn PA-6, a Dem primary that wasn’t now emerges
Dan Wofford had passed. Bob Roggio had said Full Story
The First Read — September 16, 2009
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Obama praises Specter at Philly fundraiser
PHILADELPHIA—President Obama on Tuesday portrayed Senator Arlen Specter as a constituent-first legislator, integral to the successful passage of comprehensive health care reform.
Obama praises Specter at Philly fundraiser
PHILADELPHIA—President Obama on Tuesday portrayed Senator Arlen Specter as a constituent-first legislator, integral to the successful passage of comprehensive health care reform.
“He is a man who has always put his state before politics,” Obama told a crowd of Democratic supporters at the Pennsylvania Convention Center here.
Obama was the main act in a speedy one-hour presentation dotted by Keystone State political notables, all backing Specter in his upcoming primary against Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7).…
Full StoryParsing Steven Welch’s residency (with Google Earth)
OK, I’m going to preface this entire post with the caveat that I think this is silly.
That being said, there’s a bit of brouhaha going on behind the political scenes and on the Web about just exactly where Republican Steven Welch lives. As we’ve already covered extensively, pThat’s not…
Full StoryDispatches from the Specter fundraiser
These come in from our correspondent on the scene and from loyal readers.
-Former Rendell press secretary Chuck Ardo was signing guests in. I found that interesting.
-6th District opponents Doug Pike and Manan Trivedi are both there.
-Michael Smerconish is the opening act.
More coverage to come.
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