Dachowski brings civility to the health care town hall

After attending Joe Sestak’s health care town hall in Philadelphia a few weeks ago, I was no stranger at seeing the signs “Healthcare Now,” which meant ACORN and MoveOn.org were in the audience. It also meant a contentious night with call-outs and raucous behavior was in store. And, for a candidate to announce his campaign in a crowd this rude and rowdy, I applaud Damian Dachowski for trying to bring a modicum of civility to…

Toomey praises Obama’s speech

After much of the conservative-right assailed President Obama’s plan to address schoolchildren, their standard-bearer in Pennsylvania on Tuesday lauded his speech as “inspiring and moving.”

Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey lauded the address in a statement, continuing what some might see as a deliberate

Toomey Praises Obama’s Inspiring School Speech

By PAT TOOMEY FOR U.S. SENATE

Allentown, PA – U.S. Senate candidate Pat Toomey called President Obama’s speech today to school children in Arlington, Virginia “an inspiring and moving speech for students across America.”

“Education is the cornerstone of our country’s future,” Mr. Toomey said, “and it is important that we relay that message to our young students.  The President’s emphasis on responsibility and the personal stories about his own education are exactly the kind…

Manan Trivedi Enters 6th Congressional District Race

By TRIVEDI FOR CONGRESS

Reading, Pa – Today Manan Trivedi announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.  Recently retired as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy, Trivedi made his campaign for the 2010 Democratic nomination official.

Trivedi’s roots in the district are deep.  He grew up in Fleetwood, Berks County, and then went on to become a decorated Iraq War Veteran by serving as the…

Obama’s back-to-school message

It is particularly telling that President Obama’s back-to-school speech scheduled for today is receiving concerns from many school districts. In my area, districts including Central Bucks, Souderton, and North Penn have decided not to show it live.

The North Penn School District has this statement on their Web site: “We have received numerous calls asking whether or not students will watch the address during class and, if so, can their child be exempted from the…

Reflections from a day of GOP events

For some reason, every Republican event that I was invited to this year was scheduled for last Thursday, providing a flurry of choices during an otherwise slow season. I chose to attend Jim Gerlach’s fundraiser (without paying) in Malvern and Congressional candidate Damian Dachowski’s campaign event/health care town hall meeting in Huntingdon Valley.

Between them I saw a lot of what is right about the Republican Party right now… and something about the challenges it…

Defining ‘Progress’

I believe Pennsylvania voters are less concerned with which candidate claims to be the most “progressive,” and more concerned about which candidate is most focused on progress—in solving the challenges and problems in their lives.

Labels such as “conservative” and “progressive” offer little solace to working families that are struggling to pay their utility bills, save for college tuition or obtain affordable medical care. For all the taxes paid by middle class homeowners, very little is returned…

Iraq vet poised to challenge Pike for nomination in PA-6 (Updated)

This morning, Democrat Doug Pike will finally get a challenger.

Manan Trivedi, an Iraq War veteran and primary care physician in Reading, is expected to formally announce that he is running for Congress in the 6th District. Pike had been the sole Democrat running to replace Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-6), and other party insiders had passed on the race to leave the field clear for the former Inquirer editorial writer.

But Trivedi, a…

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Yet another Republican eyes Lt. Gov. race

A Pennsylvania Army National Guardsman says he plans to toss his hat into the increasingly crowded ring that is the GOP primary for Lieutenant Governor.

Robert Allen Mansfield said in a statement late Monday night that he would be forming a political action committee for the race soon. In a statement, he said that “Pennsylvania needs to operate their budget process as a business. I will spearhead total accountability, for State agencies, and deliver a…