Lentz Formally Announces Candidacy for 7th Congressional District

By LENTZ FOR CONGRESS

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Upper Darby, PA—Standing with his wife and son, Representative Bryan R. Lentz today announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District at a 10:00 AM press conference at American Legion Post 214 in Upper Darby.  Lentz, who made his candidacy official just one day after Veteran’s Day, was joined by an enthusiastic crowd of over 120 supporters at the event.

“We need a Congress that…

Cohen officially gets into PA-6 GOP primary

Former Thornburgh administration Revenue Secretary Howard Cohen formally entered the race for Congress in the 6th District Thursday, promising to campaign in a “civil manner and with an adherence to authentic, conservative Republican principles.”

Cohen’s candidacy makes the GOP primary to replace incumbent Jim Gerlach a four-way race, and undoubtedly one of the most interesting House primaries in the state. As a longtime worker in state and federal government who has never sought elected office,

Republican Howard A. Cohen announces his Candidacy for the 6th Congressional District

By HOWARD COHEN FOR CONGRESS

Today from his home, in Bala Cynwyd PA, Howard A. Cohen announced his candidacy for the 6^th Congressional District.

Cohen said “I have concluded that my life experiences have equipped me to go to Washington to help create an environment in which meaningful solutions to our county’s serious problems can be put in place in Congress.  I believe this can be accomplished in a civil manner and with adherence to…

Republican Howard A. Cohen announces his Candidacy for the 6th Congressional District

By HOWARD COHEN FOR CONGRESS

Today from his home, in Bala Cynwyd PA, Howard A. Cohen announced his candidacy for the 6^th Congressional District.

Cohen said “I have concluded that my life experiences have equipped me to go to Washington to help create an environment in which meaningful solutions to our county’s serious problems can be put in place in Congress.  I believe this can be accomplished in a civil manner and with adherence to…

The other shoe drops

The day has come for Republicans and Bonusgate.

Attorney General Tom Corbett charged 10 people Thursday, including former House Speaker John Perzel.

Our friends at The Patriot-News have

Hoeffel comes out against Stupak amendment

Continuing to position himself to the left of his primary opponents, Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel on Thursday said he opposed an amendment to the House health care bill that restricted abortion rights for women in federally-subsidized insurance plans.

Hoeffel, a Democratic candidate for governor, has sought to portray himself as the most progressive candidate on a litany of social issues, especially abortion rights. Whereas Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato has said he wouldn’t sign…

Joe Hoeffel, Candidate for Governor, Supports Health Care Reform; Opposes Stupak Amendment

By JOE HOEFFEL 2010

PA Gubernatorial candidate, Joe Hoeffel, supports health care reform with a robust public option.  Hoeffel is also staunchly pro-choice and trusts women to make good decisions.

“ I wholeheartedly support health care reform that guarantees quality, affordable health care for all,” said Hoeffel.  “ But Health care reform with the addition of the Stupack-Pitts amendment that passed the House punishes women – particularly low and middle-income women.”

“I call on Senators…

Another one bites the dust

We were sorry to hear last week that Josh Drobnyk, The Morning Call‘s star politics reporter, is leaving the biz to be communications director for Congressman Chris Carney (D-10).

Josh was as good as they get in the Pennsylvania politics game, enterprising and hard-hitting. He was also a stand-up good guy. His departure is a loss for us journalists.

But with a newborn baby in the picture, we can’t really blame him for seeking greener…

Gerlach’s Former Chief of Staff Joins Welch Campaign

By WELCH FOR PA

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Steven Welch, Republican candidate for Congress to succeed retiring Congressman Jim Gerlach, announced today that Guy Ciarrocchi was joining his team as Campaign Co-Chairman.

“Guy brings a wealth of knowledge about how government works, and how it doesn’t,” said Welch.  “His in-depth understanding of the 6th District will be invaluable as we continue to share our message with voters and build momentum.”

Ciarrocchi noted that Welch’s message of…

Corbett’s Conflict Continues

By GERLACH FOR GOVERNOR

EXTON (PA) – Attorney General Tom Corbett continues to fail to acknowledge and resolve the ongoing conflict of interest between conducting investigations while running for governor and the huge ethical dilemma that creates.

The latest example of Corbett’s troubling conflict of interest came last week during a $1,000 per person fundraiser at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Turnpike Commission Vice Chairman Timothy J. Carson served as a member of the host committee…