Gerlach’s local party chair supports—but doesn’t endorse—Corbett

As he seeks the Republican nomination for governor, Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-6) faces the fact that even GOP leaders in his own home county think his opponent is the better candidate for the race.

In a form letter obtained by pa2010.com, Chester County Republican leader Jospeh “Skip” Brion, who is also treasurer of the state party, voiced strong support for Carol Aichele as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. But toward the end of the letter,…

LOOKING AHEAD: A Rohrer announcement, an Onorato policy paper

State Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) is expected to formally declare his candidacy for governor Tuesday evening, and pa2010.com Central will be on the scene. Log-on for live coverage. Here’s an

Specter’s daughter-in-law resigning GOP committee post to help his Dem campaign

Senator Arlen Specter’s daughter-in-law Tracey announced Tuesday that she was stepping down as chair of a suburban Philadelphia GOP committee to help him pursue the Democratic nomination for Senate, even as she promised to remain an “active Republican.”

Specter told the

How Hoeffel’s progressive views will play out west

While I applaud many of Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel’s positions on the issues, including his

Online, Doherty’s early focus is on jobs

For a gubernatorial campaign that he promises will center on job creation, Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty wants his campaign Web site to be more than political public relations.

In an e-mail to supporters Tuesday, Doherty’s campaign manager said the Democrat is “working to make [the site] a one-stop jobs and education web portal,” which includes features such as job fair schedules, links to other jobs Web sites, resume advice and continuing education materials.

“Chris Doherty…

PA Gubernatorial Candidate, Joe Hoeffel, Urges Swift Passage of Hate Crimes Bill

By HOEFFEL FOR GOVERNOR

Legislation introduced by Representative Josh Shapiro is to be voted on today by the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 745 expands the definition of a hate crime to include crimes motivated by malicious intent toward an individual’s or group’s ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or gender or gender identity.

“I’m against discrimination of any kind, “said Joe Hoeffel.  “I support Representative Josh Shapiro’s legislation and commend him for garnering…

Dems & Gerlach not convinced Corbett has sealed the deal

Some have argued that pEnd of story on partisan politics, maybe, but not the end of charges of conflict-of-interest and political gain. On Monday, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney…

The First Read — November 17, 2009

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Conner: ‘I am not an insider’
Gail Conner is playing catch up. As she seeks the Democratic nomination in the 7th Congressional District, she faces a front-runner opponent, state…

Lentz’s new site

State Representative Bryan Lentz (D-Delaware) is up with a new campaign Web site today for his congressional bid.

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DNC buying radio ads against Gerlach, Dent

The Democratic National Committee said Monday that it was buying radio ads attacking Congressmen Jim Gerlach (R-6) and Charlie Dent (R-15) in the party’s latest attempt to make health care reform a winning issue in 2010.

The ads, which the DNC said would go on the air in the next couple days, criticize the incumbent Republicans for voting against the health care reform legislation that recently passed the House.

Gerlach is not running for reelection,…