Republicans already back to work after big wins

Republicans are feeling good after enjoying numerous election victories for our statewide and local candidates. Winning the fiercely contested Supreme Court race for Joan Orie Melvin was the highlight of a night that saw Republicans sweep 6 of the 7 statewide judicial seats, with the chance to sweep the statewide elections still a distinct possibility, as one of the Superior Court races is still too close to call.

Many of the successes we enjoyed on…

Thoughts on 2009… and 2010

I’d like to refocus again on last wee’s elections. As much as I think that they show at least a little discontent with the liberal agenda, no one seems to agree with me. In Pennsylniva, Joan Orie Melvin’s win at least gives some energy in the idea that well-run Republican campaign can win a statewide election.

In 2010, my eyes are on two states, Connecticut and Florida. In Florida, a Marco Rubio victory in the…

One week later, another step for Doherty

It took exactly one week for Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty to pivot from winning reelection to

Doherty officially gets into guv race

Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty formally declared his candidacy for governor Tuesday, saying that the key to revitalizing Pennsylvania’s economy was in its urban centers and pledging to work on job creation.

“We’re a state that once built this nation, and we can be great again by reinvesting in these cities and towns,” Doherty told reporters on a conference call after announcing his run earlier in Scranton. “We took Scranton from a difficult situation and turned…

Specter Advisory Committee Now at 261 Members — All 67 counties represented

By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE

Harrisburg – With 47 new additions today, Senator Arlen Specter’s Advisory Committee reached an important milestone – members from each of the state’s 67 counties.

Formed to assist in his campaign for the 2010 Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate, Specter’s Advisory Committee includes rank and file Democratic leaders from across the state.

“I make it a point to regularly visit all 67 counties, so I am especially proud that…

Environmental lawyer dives into PA-7 Dem primary

An environmental lawyer who was a convention delegate for Barack Obama last year announced Tuesday morning that she would run for Congress in the 7th District, adding another name to the mix just days before the party’s front-runner formally declares his candidacy.

Gail Conner, the founder and president of an environmental consulting firm in Newtown Square, sought to to frame herself as something of a political outsider compared to her opponents.

“People here know that…

Gail Conner Announces Candidacy for Sestak Congressional Seat

By CONNER FOR CONGRESS

EDGMONT, PA, November 10, 2009 – Environmental lawyer and entrepreneur Gail M. Conner announced today that she is a candidate for the Pennsylvania 7th District Congressional seat being vacated by Congressman Joe Sestak.
Conner is president of G&C Environmental Services, Inc., an environmental consulting firm she founded in 1988. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Widener University Law School. She is a former Trustee of Immaculata…

EXCLUSIVE: State GOP handling Corbett’s payroll

The state Republican Party has been handling administration of Tom Corbett’s campaign payroll, helping him defray some costs of his gubernatorial bid in the clearest indication yet that the Attorney General is the party’s preferred candidate, according to interviews and campaign finance data.

The party itself is not footing the bill for Corbett’s primary campaign against Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-6). Rather, the Corbett campaign has given the party’s state campaign committee tens of thousands of…

Some healthy skepticism on Knox’s proposals

Good-government advocates like what Philadelphia businessman Tom Knox has to say about ethics. But they’re not holding their collective breath.

Knox, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor,

A pa2010.com post-election breather

Taking advantage of the post-election lull, pa2010.com is on a brief hiatus this week. During that time, The First Read will not be delivered.

But as always, if big news breaks, pa2010.com is still the only place to go.

Stay tuned for more.