Archive for January, 2010
Sixth District GOP hopefuls to debate next month
The Republicans vying for the party’s nomination in the 6th Congressional District will share a stage for the first time next month, when they come together for a debate hosted by the Pennsylvania Conservative Council.
Incumbent Congressman Jim Gerlach, businessman Steven Welch, geologist Walt Hufford and Tea Party activist Patrick Sellers are all expected to attend. The debate is scheduled for Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. at Great Valley High School in Malvern. It will…
Full StoryThe mandate myth
“Voters,” political scientist V.O. Key famously remarked, “are not fools.” By and large that’s true. The specious corollary drawn by many politicians, however, is not so true. Since voters are not fools, politicians reason, they must have clear, thoughtful, and decisive expectations for a new president coming into office. By and large that’s false.
Nevertheless, this ‘myth of the mandate’ is firmly ensconced in the political DNA of the American politician. We see it regularly…
Full StorySpecter camp highlights Sestak’s comments on attendance, Reed
Senator Arlen Specter’s campaign was calling gaffe on Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) this week, first showing us a video in which Sestak jokingly makes light of his need to go back to Washington to vote and later pointing us to a report that a senator who Sestak recommended for a leadership position is actually backing Specter.
Pa. pols react to State of the Union
Even before President Obama had started delivering his first State of the Union address Wednesday night, elected officials and candidates for office were putting out statements in response.
Here is a sampling of the reactions.
Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7), candidate for Senate:
“I applaud the President tonight for recognizing that in 2008, Americans voted for change, not just of parties or policies, but for a fundamental change in politics and the way we do business…
Full StoryHoeffel tries to get attention, Schwartz to avoid it
As the Democrats race back to the center, it’s nice to see that Joe Hoeffel has found the issue he can distinguish himself on: abortion. Sure, 90 percent of Democrats are pro-choice, but they’re not, well, as enthusiastic about it as Hoeffel.
Full StoryAichele claims massive edge in internal poll
Chester County Commissioner Carol Aichele released an internal poll memo Wednesday that showed her enjoying blowout-size approval ratings compared to her Republican rivals for Lieutenant Governor, but a review of the survey’s details makes it clear that the methodology was tilted in her favor.
The survey, conducted by the GOP firm Susquehanna Polling & Research on Aichele’s behalf, polled a wide swath of Republicans, Democrats and independents, in what was a bid by the Aichele…
Full StorySchuylkill Dems back Jack
By WAGNER FOR GOVERNOR
POTTSVILLE (Jan. 27, 2010) – The Executive Committee of the Schuylkill County Democratic Committee today announced their unanimous recommendation for endorsement of Auditor General Jack Wagner for Governor.
“Jack has a proven track record across the state and will be a Governor that Schuylkill County can count on,” said Edward Kleha, Chair of the Schuylkill County Democratic Committee. “The Executive Committee looks forward to voting to endorse him at the Democratic…
Full StoryA Teresa Touey-Radio Times surprise (delayed reaction)
So I was driving from Philly to Harrisburg Wednesday, catching up on old podcasts of Radio Times on my iPhone. The subject of an epsiode from a couple weeks ago (yes, I’m that far behind) was “What will it take for a woman to be president?”
Imagine my surprise when the venerable host Marty Moss-Coane took a call from a “Teresa from Glenolden,” who said she’s running for Congress in the 7th District. I quickly…
Full StoryDems hit Marino on DeNaples and Luzerne, but Carney keeps it civil
Democrats in Harrisburg and Washington were quick to pounce on former U.S. Attorney
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