Dinniman: Trivedi ‘appeals to that middle ground’ (Video)

MALVERN—State Senator Andrew Dinniman (D-Chester) formally endorsed Manan Trivedi for Congress Sunday, calling him a candidate who could win the support of independent and Republican voters as the party attempts to win the 6th District for the first time since it was redrawn earlier this decade.

“In order to win we have to get our Republican and independent friends to vote for us,” Dinniman said during an endorsement party here. “The majority and Republicans and…

LEFTOVERS: A get for Welch, more Lt. Gov. candidates, Bonusgate, health care & more

Boy did we pick the wrong week to try and goes bipartisan. Health care votes ignite a firestorm.

We tried the best we could to keep up. But here are some items that slipped by us.

Steven Welch’s 6th District congressional campaign announced that incumbent Jim Gerlach’s former chief of staff, Guy Ciarrocchi, is joining Welch…

Bonusgate prison contest

I don’t need to discuss Bonusgate, so I’ll just turn it into something creative and entertaining…

Who do you think would do better in prison… Vince Fumo or John Perzel?

In order to prove your point, submit a funny graphic of either one in a prison jumpsuit. I’d love to see if anyone does this

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The worthless polls

I hate polling.

Its completely pointless. It only erodes the democratic process and hurts voter turnout. So, Arlen Specter’s varying leads over Joe Sestak shows the inconsistency of these polls, right?

Well, apparently other politicians don’t understand that. I’m getting fed up with those candidates who advertise on their Web sites that, “I lead in a new poll by (insert overly large, non-reliable number here) points.

Please chime in on this issue. I may just…

We Saw This Coming … Congress Must Fix Specter’s Gutting of Stimulus

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

MEDIA, PA – We saw this coming. With unemployment topping ten percent and predications of a “jobless recovery” growing, The Hill Newspaper reports (“Unions want new jobs measure to restore stimulus provisions”) Congress must now go back and try to pass job-creating provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that were stripped out by then-Republican Senator Arlen Specter. The article notes that union leaders want to “restore $10 billion for…

Jack Wagner Offers Students HOPE at Clarion University

By JACK WAGNER FOR GOVERNOR

CLARION (Nov. 12, 2009) – Auditor General Jack Wagner, Democratic candidate for Governor, spoke to Clarion University students tonight about his HOPE Scholarship initiative to make higher education affordable for Pennsylvania students who attend Pennsylvania colleges and universities.

“As the father of two children, I share the concerns of families who struggle with the burden of how to provide their children with the educational opportunities that are necessary for a…

Schroder 2010 PRESS RELEASE: Howard Cohen Enters the Race for the 6th District

By SCHRODER FOR CONGRESS

Exton, PA – Congressional candidate Curt Schroder (R-PA6) issued the following statement regarding Howard Cohen’s entrance in to the Republican primary:

“I welcome Howard Cohen in to this race. The addition of a lifelong Republican candidate in the primary with a record of public service adds yet another choice and widens the public discourse on issues confronting both our region and nation.”

Schroder was referring to Cohen’s service which was capped…

Yeakel endorses Sestak

The Democratic Party’s candidate against Arlen Specter from 1992 endorsed his latest opponent Thursday, saying that Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) has the “character and integrity to represent our party and our Commonwealth in Washington.”

Lynn Yeakel, who came close to beating Specter 17 years ago, had kind words for Specter when he switched parties earlier this year. But she ultimately backed Sestak, unlike most of the Democratic establishment.

“I’m supporting Joe Sestak on the issues…

Lynn Yeakel Endorses Joe Sestak for U.S. Senate

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

MEDIA, PA – Former Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and a founder of Women’s Way, Lynn Yeakel thew her full support behind Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak in his call for a new generation of leadership for Pennsylvania on Thursday at the Acorn Club in Philadelphia.  She was joined by women’s advocate Leslie Anne Miller, along with more than 100 women who helped kick-off Women for Sestak. Lynn endorses Joe’s…

Lentz: ‘I will always put your interests ahead of the special interests’ (Video)

State Representative Bryan Lentz (D-Delaware) formally declared his candidacy for Congress in the 7th District Thursday, as the Democratic front-runner to succeed incumbent Joe Sestak said that people are “legitimately frustrated” by the federal government and promised to fight for job creation on Main Street.

At an American Legion post in Upper Darby, Lentz—who has been gearing up his campaign for a few months—reflected on his upbringing in southeastern Pennsylvania, his military service, his time…