Archive for December, 2009
The First Read — December 8, 2009
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Costello bows out of 6th District primary
The crowded GOP primary in the 6th Congressional District just got one candidate smaller. pstrongFrank endorses…
More on Meehan and Christie
Each time that I write about the lack of minorities in the Republican Party, someone points out that I’ve missed something. This time it’s James Kelly, who comments on
Full StoryBecoming a GOP surrogate
If the people who attended the groundbreaking Republican National Committee’s “Say it Loud: Media Surrogate 101″ program at the Marriott in West Conshohocken last weekend are any indication of how the Republican party is going to do next year, it’s going to be nothing but victories.
Even though this event was held in Montgomery County, people came from Chester, Bucks, Philly, DelCo, and as far away as Luzerne and Dauphin counties, despite the snowy conditions.…
Full StoryMONDAY LEFTOVERS: A Toomey fundraiser, Knox talks utilities & Trivedi’s a Fellow
A well-placed reader told pa2010.com Central that Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey was in downtown Philly Monday morning for a fundraiser at The Union League. Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) was supposed to be the headliner, further underscoring Toomey’s now almost universal support among party leaders. But with health care reform legislation still before the Senate, Kyl got tied up in Washington.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Knox is keeping up his emphasis on the critical need…
Full StoryLou Barletta’s Hazleton
Imagine living in a country where you can’t rent an apartment without presenting your identity papers to a government official.
Imagine living in a country where you could lose your business—your life’s work, your family’s sole means of support, and your life savings—just because one of your employees was unable to produce his or her identity papers on demand.
Imagine living in a country where citizens are encouraged to report their friends and neighbors to…
Full StoryFrank not swayed by Obama’s ‘calculation’
PHILADELPHIA—In becoming the first current member of Congress to break with President Obama and
Full StoryFrank endorses Sestak as ‘one of the most valuable members of Congress’
PHILADELPHIA—Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mas.) formally endorsed Joe Sestak’s Senate bid Monday morning, becoming the first member of Congress to break with the White House and party leaders in Sestak’s primary challenge to Senator Arlen Specter.
“I regard Joe as one of the most valuable members of Congress,” Frank said during an appearance with Sestak at a downtown law office here. “His military background is of great importance because getting our military policy [and] spending right…
Full StoryChairman Barney Frank Endorses Joe Sestak for Senate
By SESTAK FOR SENATE
MEDIA, PA – At a news conference in downtown Philadelphia, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Congressman Joe Sestak picked up an endorsement from Representative Barney Frank (D-MA). As Americans work to re-grow our economy, Rep. Frank “sits at the center of power” as chair of the House Financial Services Committee. His leadership has produced new consumer safeguards, restored financial industry oversight, and put us back on the path toward accountability and transparency…
Full StoryBarney Frank Endorsement Shows Joe Sestak’s Liberal Colors
By TOOMEY FOR SENATE
Allentown, PA – It is not a coincidence that Joe Sestak’s first congressional endorsement comes from Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)—one of Congress’ most liberal members and a key player in exacerbating the housing crisis.
Today, Joe Sestak will proudly accept Rep. Frank’s endorsement. The question is will he also proudly defend Rep. Frank’s left-wing record and his role in the housing crisis?
Housing Crisis:
As a member of the House Financial…
Full StoryWelch catches some heat in the conservative blogosphere
As the Republican Party grapples with whether to expand its political tent or allow only the most ideologically pure candidates to carry its banner, conservative bloggers have played an increasing role in policing party candidates’ perceived fitness for office. It is this new political dynamic that briefly made 6th District congressional candidate Steven Welch a conservative target this week.
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