Archive for November, 2009
The First Read — November 5, 2009
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Inching toward guv race, Sam Rohrer looks to test power of conservatives
The longtime conservative lawmaker has been considering a run for governor, and conversations with Rohrer and people…
National results leave no doubt about GOP comeback
Tuesday’s election results—GOP victories in Virginia and New Jersey and a pretty clear turn by suburban voters against the Democrats—make clear that the tide has turned since the 2008 elections. As for the New York City mayoral race, in which Mayor Michael Bloomberg barely squeezed out a win against an underfunded opponent, it is as much an anti-incumbent, anti-establishment result as a philosophically conservative mood.
Still, with the Democrats controlling all of the principal branches…
Full StoryWhat if we had a government, but no one showed up?
In a new twist for the party of No, GOP members of the Senate environment committee have gone from arguing on the merits of legislation to simply Full Story
Some 2010 hopefuls talk environment (Updated)
The Alliance for Climate Protection’s Repower America project this week gave nods to several 2010 Democratic candidates for their stances on environmental policy.
Senate candidate Joe Sestak, gubernatorial candidate Dan Onorato and congressional candidate Bryan Lentz all made the cut.
Well, I pretty much got this entirely wrong. Someone at the Alliance for Climate Protection explains that, rather than the organization acknowledging the environmental credentials of any of the pols, it’s more the other way…
Full StoryWEDNESDAY LEFTOVERS: Senate race a toss up, Kanjorski hits Rahm & Hoeffel hits the Web
The 2009 elections are behind us, and all eyes are on 2010. Not that our eyes were ever anywhere else.
But while you’re shifting your own gaze toward next year, here’s a couple items that slipped by us.
Looks like our friends at the Cook Political Report have changed their forecast for the Senate race from leans Democratic to a
Full StoryEyes on 2010, Doherty cruises in Scranton
No surprise here. Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, who had won both the Democratic and Republican nominations earlier this year in a rare electoral coup, easily captured a third term as mayor.
He now turns to the governor’s race, where is
Full StoryA close call for Cunningham
He’s not a candidate for governor anymore, but Tuesday’s election provided a glimpse at just how viable Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham would have been had he stayed in the race.
Cunningham, who
Full StoryMemo to Sen. Specter- How to Vote
By SESTAK FOR SENATE
MEMO
FROM: Joe Sestak
TO: Arlen Specter
SUBJECT: Democratic Tip Sheet #1 — Voting Reminder
Arlen, just a quick reminder that this week the Senate will take up important legislation (HR 3548) to extend unemployment benefits to thousands of American working families hurt by this recession.
Remember that working families are pretty upset that as a Republican you voted for the Wall Street deregulation, reckless Bush budgets, trillion-dollar war in Iraq,…
Full StoryToomey: Election Results Show Voters Oppose Extreme Big-Government Policies
By TOOMEY FOR SENATE
Allentown, PA – Last night, election results around the country and in Pennsylvania demonstrate that the tide is turning against big-government, big-spending policies. In Pennsylvania, six out of seven Republican judicial candidates were victorious in their state-wide bids.
“Congratulations to all of our great Republican candidates who won yesterday in Pennsylvania,” U.S. Senate candidate Pat Toomey said. “That tells us there is real energy in our state party, which will only…
Full StoryThe First Read — November 4, 2009
Every Monday-Thursday morning, pa2010.com compiles the most important political news of the day, from newspapers to the blogosphere and back. Enjoy this edition.
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Republican led Supreme Court race late
Superior Court Judge Joan Orie Melvin appeared to be heading toward a win late Tuesday night in the race for a 10-year term…
