Archive for November, 2009
LEFTOVERS: Hoeffel challenges Corbett on discrimination, Conner writes the chamber & a new consultant
Joe Hoeffel continued Monday to highlight his stances on social issues, this time directly challenging GOP gubernatorial front-runner Tom Corbett to support an anti-discrimination law before the legislature in Harrisburg.
The strategy reflects Hoeffel’s belief that his Democratic primary rivals are mostly the same on the paramount economic issues, and that his more liberal positioning on social issues will win the day in the Democrat-heavy southeast. In a campaign statement, Hoeffel, a Montgomery County commissioner,…
Full StoryObama at (almost) one year
A lot in the 2010 elections obviously depends on President Obama’s standing one year from now. The conventional wisdom had him unstoppable a year ago, and now says he’s in today. I didn’t agree with it a year ago. And now? No easy answers, but a couple of observations:
—I wouldn’t be too quick to write Obama’s political obituary. A recent poll showed he had lost popularity faster than all but one or two presidents:…
Full StoryA farewell to Tom Judge
“There’s gonna be some changes made.” Those words are absolutely accurate for Delaware County Republicans. After 34 years county GOP Chairman Tom Judge, is calling it quits—sort of. He is officially handing the reins over to Andy Reilly, a former county council chairman and Middletown Republican leader. Suburban Snapshot asked Reilly what he will do to make sure the Judge recipe for success continues under his tenure: “Good candidates and a good campaign,” he said…
Full StoryState Rep. Gerber Endorses Dan Onorato for Governor
By ONORATO FOR GOVERNOR
CONSHOHOCKEN: State Representative Michael Gerber (D-148) officially endorsed Dan Onorato for governor today at a gathering of his supporters at the Great American Pub in Conshohocken at a 6:00 PM event. Joining Gerber and Onorato at the event was State Senator Daylin Leach, who endorsed Onorato in August. Both Gerber and Leach, known for their progressive leadership in Harrisburg, represent portions of Montgomery County.
Announcing his support, Representative Gerber stated, “Of…
Full StorySestak Keeps Missing the Mark on His Navy Firing
By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE
Harrisburg — Cong. Joe Sestak has set forth yet another reason for his firing from the Navy in 2005 that contradicts his earlier explanations.
One day after Admiral Mike Mullen was sworn in as the new Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in 2005, he fired Joe Sestak from his position as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for what the Navy called “poor command climate,” according to a Navy Times story…
Full StoryJoe Hoeffel Calls on Attorney General Tom Corbett to Protect ALL Citizens
By HOEFFEL FOR GOVERNOR
“As Pennsylvania’s top enforcer of the law, Pennsylvania Attorney General, Tom Corbett should be aggressively advocating for laws that protect ALL of Pennsylvania’s citizens,” said Joe Hoeffel, Democrat and candidate for governor.
“Tom Corbett should come out in support of HB 300 and HB 745 today so that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens of Pennsylvania can have equal protection under the law.
HB 300, introduced by Rep. Dan Frankel (D-…
Full StoryJefferson County Dem endorses Wagner
As he seeks to build Democratic support in what remains a wide open gubernatorial primary, state Auditor General Jack Wagner’s campaign announced Monday that it had won the backing of Jefferson County Democratic leader Lugene Inzana.
“I back Jack because he’ll continue to fight for the interests of Pennsylvania families and taxpayers,” Inzana, chair of the county’s Democratic Committee, said in a statement. “Jack’s been an outstanding Auditor General and he’ll make a great Governor.”…
Full StoryTrivedi rolls out his own endorsement list
There are no members of Congress on this list, but Manan Trivedi sought to show Monday that he’s not the only Democrat in the 6th District winning support from the party rank-and-file.
Trivedi, a Reading doctor who is running against former Inquirer editorial writer Doug Pike for the party’s nomination, announced more than a dozen endorsements Monday morning, ranging from local party committee members and county row officers to small-town council members and one mayor.…
Full StoryPA-7 Candidate Conner Urges Chamber of Commerce to Get Behind Health Bill
By CONNER FOR CONGRESS
EDGMONT, PA, November 23, 2009 – Democratic Congressional candidate Gail M. Conner (PA-7) announced today her support for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and sent a letter to U.S. Chamber of Commerce President William Donohue urging the Chamber to get behind the bill.
“As the Senate begins its debate on this critical piece of legislation, I would urge our Senators to preserve the public option part of the bill,…
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