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Sestak Rejects Pat Toomey’s shortsighted call for an end to TARP

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

Media, PA – Today, Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Joe Sestak released the following statement in response to Pat Toomey’s call for an end to our economic recovery efforts, including TARP.

“Pat Toomey’s attacks against economic recovery efforts remind me of Adlai Stevenson’s famous quote of Richard Nixon- he was the kind of politician who would cut down a tree, then mount the stump to make a speech on conservation.

“It’s ironic…

FORMER GOVERNOR THORNBURGH ENDORSES TOM CORBETT

By TOM CORBETT FOR GOVERNOR

Harrisburg – Today former Governor Dick Thornburgh announced his endorsement of Attorney General Tom Corbett to be Pennsylvania’s next Governor.

Thornburgh, who also served as United States Attorney General for two U.S. Presidents, cited Corbett’s life experiences, vision, honor and integrity as reasons that will make him a successful and effective Governor.

“I believe that Tom Corbett possesses the intellect, vision, ideas and energy that will be necessary to lead…

Suburban Snapshot chats with Mitch Albom

What do Project H.O.M.E., Sr. Mary Scullion and Mitch Albom have to do with politics? Plenty.

Suburban Snapshot had the opportunity to visit Project H.O.M.E., a shelter for homeless Philadelphians, and talk with Sr. Mary Scullion, Philadelphia’s angel of mercy who, along with Joan Dawson McConnon, co-founded this worthwhile organization in 1989. Along for the ride was Mitch Albom, world famous author, sportswriter, screenwriter, and across-the-bridge former citizen of Haddon Township, NJ, in town talking…

Ridge endorses Corbett for governor

Former Gov. Tom Ridge on Thursday endorsed state Attorney General Tom Corbett’s gubernatorial bid, giving Corbett a boost from one of the state’s most visible Republicans.

“I share Tom Corbett’s vision for a 21st Century Pennsylvania,” Ridge said in a statement. “He understands that a competitive business environment is necessary to grow family-sustaining jobs. He believes in responsible and competent government. He is committed to removing the onerous regulations and red tape that burden our…

om Ridge Endorses Tom Corbett for Governor

By TOM CORBETT FOR GOVERNOR

FORMER GOVERNOR TOM RIDGE ENDORSES TOM CORBETT FOR GOVERNOR
Harrisburg – Today Attorney General Tom Corbett’s campaign for governor received a tremendous boost and honor with the endorsement of former Governor Tom Ridge.
Ridge, who also served as this country’s first Secretary of Homeland Security, cited Corbett’s life experiences and professional accomplishments as a prosecutor, teacher and small business owner, which make him a well-rounded candidate for governor. Full Story

Peterson endorses Gerlach

Former Congressman John Peterson endorsed Jim Gerlach for governor Thursday, continuing a string of support that Gerlach has lined up from his current and former House colleagues.

Peterson represented the state’s mostly rural 5th Congressional District for 12 years before deciding not to seek reelection last year. In a statement, he called Gerlach “the only Republican with the kind of record to not only hit the ground running on day one, but have a positive,…

John Peterson Endorses Gerlach for Governor

By GERLACH FOR PA

(Exton, PA) – Former central Pennsylvania Congressman and national energy independence expert John Peterson announced today his endorsement of Republican Jim Gerlach for Governor. Gerlach’s 17-point “Pledge to Pennsylvania,” released September 10th, is a “contract” to protect taxpayers, create jobs, cap state spending, audit government top-to-bottom and root out massive waste in state programs like Medicaid and Welfare. Peterson was the co-Chair of the Rural Caucus in Congress and represented 17…

Former aide to Kennedy, Sestak to run in PA-7

A political consultant who has worked for Congressman Joe Sestak and the late Senator Ted Kennedy is planning to announce her candidacy to run for the House seat being vacated by Sestak.

E. Teresa Touey, a Glenolden native who has lived in Massachusetts since the early 1990s, will return home to declare her candidacy for the 7th District on Monday. She is the first Democrat to signal that she will definitely run in next year’s…

Bailout Nation Update: Toomey Calls on Specter & Sestak to Join Bipartisan Move to End the Wall Street Bailout

By TOOMEY FOR SENATE

Allentown, PA – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives is urging Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to let the TARP program expire at the end of the year instead of extending it and spending billions more taxpayer dollars on bailouts of Wall Street and other financial industry firms.

In the Senate, thirty-nine Republicans and one Democrat signed a letter last week.  In the House, at least twelve Democrats and two…