Archive for September, 2009
Truck driver making independent run for governor (Video)
A truck driver and McKeesport native is running for governor as an independent, promising not to be accountable to corporate donors as he runs a grassroots campaign.
Richard Gordon made a little-noticed announcement late last week, saying that he was “running for the people of Pennsylvania, for our children and grandchildren.”
“If the same politicians keep making the same decisions, then the big corporations will grow more powerful and we the people will have very…
Full StoryThe First Read — September 23, 2009
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Cawley moves toward Lt. Gov. run
Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley took a step toward running for Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, when he announced formation of an exploratory committee to…
Hoeffel’s not the right fit
Pennsylvanians, Joe Hoeffel is the last person we need as Governor.
Hoeffel is nothing more than another run-of-the-mill Democrat trying to tell us the same old ideas Democrats have been feeding for years.
By run-of-the-mill Democrat, I mean you should look at his 2007 campaign theme for County Commissioner—”we need more accountability and new ideas” is a tired spiel. Totally original, Average Joe.
If anything Hoeffel what Pennsylvania desperately needs a change from. Hoeffel is…
Full StoryCawley moves toward Lt. Gov. run
Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley took a step toward running for Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, when he announced formation of an exploratory committee to seek the Republican nomination for the office.
If Cawley ultimately runs, he will join a packed crowd of Republican hopefuls that includes state lawmakers, municipal leaders and other candidates. Few Democrats are seeking the office so far.
“I have high goals for Pennsylvania: restore public trust in Harrisburg, bring innovation to state…
Full StorySpecter keeps piling on the insider support
The Democratic insiders continue to line up behind Arlen Specter.
Almost five months after the longtime Senator switched parties, more than 200 party leaders and elected officials have joined Specter’s advisory committee, the campaign announced Tuesday. The latest 63 additions include former state Senator Connie Williams, a fixture in Montgomery County Democratic politics.
“Last Tuesday, I was proud to see President Obama come out strongly for Senator Specter,” Williams said in a statement from the…
Full StoryJim Cawley Announces Exploratory Committee for LG
By JIM CAWLEY FOR PA
Doylestown, Bucks County — Commissioner Jim Cawley is officially announcing an exploratory committee to seek the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Commissioner Cawley has a proven record of reform and innovation in Bucks County saving taxpayers millions of dollars. Jim has worked hard putting himself through college and law school. The son of a mail carrier and secretary, Jim understands that only through hard work can we achieve our goals.
Sestak wants repeal of DOMA
Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) pushed for repealing the Defense of Marriage Act Tuesday, arguing in a letter to the Speaker of the House that it is time for the chamber to vote on legislation he co-sponsored that would repeal the 1996 law.
“Since its passage in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act has discriminated against LGBT Americans by excluding federal benefits from same-sex partners who have been legally married in states that recognize their marriage,”…
Full StoryAre Democrats setting themselves up for a fall?
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Full StorySpecter, Sestak have different takes on Obama’s state-level politics play
Not surprisingly, Senator Arlen Specter and Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) have offered up different opinions about President Obama’s involvement in state races.
In an interview with The New York Times, Specter, who is benefiting from Obama’s support, calls the president “the captain of the team.”
But Sestak, who Democratic leaders have tried to nudge out of the race, sees it differently.
“The Democratic Party under Barack Obama did not come into office because of political…
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