Archive for September, 2009
The First Read — September 21, 2009
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EXCLUSIVE: Hoeffel will run for governor
Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel has decided to seek the Democratic nomination for governor, jumping into an increasingly crowded primary field as he…
Gerlach Flattered by Corbett’s Endorsement of 2-Year Budgeting Policy Initiative
By GERLACH FOR PA
EXTON, PA) – Republican Jim Gerlach’s pledge to fix Pennsylvania’s broken budget process by enacting a two-year budgeting cycle is such a bold idea for leading Pennsylvania that Attorney General Tom Corbett cannot stop talking about it.
During his campaign announcement tour this week, Corbett has repeatedly endorsed the proposal first introduced by Gerlach earlier this summer.
“We are extremely flattered that the only specific idea Mr. Corbett has to offer…
Full StoryEXCLUSIVE: Hoeffel will run for governor
Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel has decided to seek the Democratic nomination for governor, jumping into an increasingly crowded primary field as he seeks to portray himself as a progressive standard-bearer for the party.
Hoeffel, fueled by a concern that the party may be tacking right, made his decision after Full Story
Poll Shows Joe Hoeffel Leads in Race for PA Governor
By FRIENDS OF JOE HOEFFEL
A recent statewide survey of likely Democratic Primary voters finds Montgomery County Commissioner and former Congressman, Joe Hoeffel leading a field of candidates in the race for Governor of Pennsylvania. The poll, conducted by Lake Research, found that despite a field of several announced candidates, Democratic Primary voters are clearly looking for a strong progressive leader to lead the state; Hoeffel is poised to consolidate the sizable progressive bloc of…
Full StoryWith Welch in, should Pike shift strategy?
Democrat Doug Pike was supposed to be the only 6th District candidate with a boat-load of his own money in play. But now that Republican Steven Welch has jumped into the race, should Pike be trying to knock him off early?
Welch faces a crowded primary against Chester County Recorder of Deeds Ryan Costello and state Representative Curt Schroder (R-Chester). Pike has already given his own campaign more than half-a-million dollars, and Welch is also…
Full StoryO’Brien files for run against Kanjorski
Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien took another step toward a primary run against Congressman Paul Kanjorski (D-11) this week, when he filed FEC papers forming a campaign committee.
O’Brien, who has called Kanjorski’s initial vote against President Obama’s stimulus package
Full StoryCHRIS DOHERTY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN TEAM AS HE PREPARES FOR 2010 PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR’S RACE
By CHRIS DOHERTY FOR PENNSYLVANIA
Scranton, PA – Today Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty unveiled his campaign team as he prepares to run
for governor in 2010. The Doherty team is comprised of seasoned Pennsylvania and Washington, DC
campaign veterans, each with a proven track record of winning big elections.
“This is a winning team,” declared Doherty. “They’ve elected presidents, governors, senators, and
Members of Congress. They know Pennsylvania and they know what…
Specter Speaks on Additional Troops in Afghanistan
By THE OFFICE OF SENATOR ARLEN SPECTER
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding his concerns about sending additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan without greater clarification and assurances that an increase in force is “indispensable” to the defeat of al Qaida and homeland security.
“While I think it is laudable to want to protect the Afghan people and to provide good governance there, it is my view…
Full StoryManan Trivedi on when pop culture and political culture collide
A fun leftover quote from my recent interview with the Reading doctor, Iraq War veteran and Democratic candidate for the 6th Congressional District:
“If Michael Jackson didn’t die this summer and people weren’t waving guns at town halls, we’d be talking more about Afghanistan.”
