Lentz Announces Experienced Campaign Consulting Team

By LENTZ FOR CONGRESS

SWARTHMORE, PA—State Representative Bryan R. Lentz took a significant step
closer today to formally announcing his candidacy for the Democratic
nomination in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District by announcing that
a group of experienced campaign consultants have signed onto his campaign.
Attracting this type of top flight talent is a testament to the strength
of his candidacy.

“I’m happy to announce today that Neil Oxman of the…

Gerlach Unveils “Pledge to Pennsylvania”

By GERLACH FOR GOVERNOR

(EXTON, PA) – Republican Congressman Jim Gerlach on Thursday unveiled his “Pledge to Pennsylvania,” outlining his bold vision for making dramatic changes during his first 60 days as governor to put Pennsylvania back on the right track toward prosperity.

“This contract represents some common-sense goals for putting the interests of the people of Pennsylvania before politics,” Gerlach said. “In total, these ideas send a very clear message that the days of…

Obama: Good speech, what audience?

I thought it was a great speech but wasn’t sure who it would convince. Probably it was aimed at Blue Dog Democrats rather than Republicans who looked like Mets fans at a Phillies game most of the time. My guess is he gets a bill but has to jettison much of the remaining public option to do so.

We’ll see.

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Roggio endorses Trivedi in PA-6, while Pike continues to rack up establishment support

Democrat Manan Trivedi got the first endorsement of

Meehan set to announce Congressional bid Monday

Former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan seems ready to announce his run for Congress on Monday, with a series of events across the 7th District that are being billed as a “major campaign announcement.”

Meehan, who was preparing a run for governor before signaling last month that he would step aside in favor of state Attorney General Tom Corbett, has been considered a lock to enter the race for Democrat Joe Sestak’s seat ever since he…

Specter says Wilson should get ‘reprimand or censure’ for heckling Obama

Continuing his strong defense of President Obama, Senator Arlen Specter said Thursday that Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) should be formally admonished for yelling “you lie” at Obama during his speech Wednesday night.

“There ought to be a reprimand or censure of Rep. Joe Wilson to discourage that kind of conduct in the future,” Specter said on his Twitter feed. “Rep. Wilson apologized immediately afterward but I don’t think that’s adequate.”

Politicians on both sides of…

Bob Roggio Gets Involved Again in PA-06— Endorses Physician and Iraq War Veteran Manan Trivedi

By TRIVEDI FOR CONGRESS

Malvern, Pa – Today, 2008 Democratic nominee for the 6th Congressional District, Bob Roggio, endorsed Manan Trivedi for that same seat in the upcoming 2010 elections.  A resident of Chester County for over 30 years, Roggio cited Trivedi’s life experience and knowledge of the district as major factors for his decision.

“Through my conversations with Manan, I became fully aware that he understands this district, its needs, and how to get…

Doug Pike Announces 8 New Democratic Endorsements

By PIKE FOR CONGRESS
From Berks County:
- State Representative and Judiciary Committee Chairman Thomas R. Caltigirone (D-127th)

From Chester County:
- State Committee Member Mary Ann Good
- Chester County Democratic Treasurer Kevin Fitzpatrick
- Phoenixville Councilman Michael Speck
- Phoenixville Councilman David Gill

From Montgomery County:
- 1st Vice-Chair, Montgomery County Democratic Committee & State Committee Member Joanne Olsyewski
- Co-Chair of the Democratic Committee…

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Sestak and Specter laud Obama’s speech
Senator Arlen Specter and Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) wasted little time before issuing their official praise of President Obama’s address to Congress Wednesday…

Sestak and Specter laud Obama’s speech

Senator Arlen Specter and Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) wasted little time before issuing their official praise of President Obama’s address to Congress Wednesday night.

“The President’s speech was inspirational with a substantive, pragmatic blueprint for comprehensive insurance healthcare reform without adding to the deficit or the national debt,” Specter said in a statement. “Invoking the passion of Senator Kennedy, he correctly challenged the Congress on the morality of providing health care for the needy and…