Marino launches bid to take on Carney

Former U.S. Attorney Tom Marino formally announced his candidacy Congress in the 10th District Wednesday, providing what Republicans hope will be a top-tier challenge to sophomore Democrat Chris Carney.

Marino, one of three former federal prosecutors looking to capture House seats held by Democrats, declared his candidacy at events throughout the northeastern Pennsylvania district, including visits to Williamsport, South Abington Township and Hawley. That followed a radio announcement the day before. In between stops, he…

DelCo leader endorses Lentz

A top official in the Delaware County Democratic Party endorsed state Representative Bryan Lentz for Congress Wednesday, effectively giving Lentz the vast majority of the local party organization’s support.

The backing of the party’s first vice-chair, Tony Campisi, was also the surest indication yet that state Representative Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) is not going to run in the 7th District primary. Vitali has yet to publicly make a decision, but Campisi, who is gunning for the…

Toomey Raises $1.67 Million in Fourth Quarter

By TOOMEY FOR SENATE

Allentown, PA – U.S. Senate candidate Pat Toomey announced today that his campaign has raised over $1.67 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.  Since Mr. Toomey’s announcement of his candidacy in April 2009, the campaign has raised $4.9 million from over 30,000 contributors.  Mr. Toomey has already doubled the total number of donors amassed during the entirety of his 2004 Senate run.

In addition to a successful fundraising quarter—his best…

Butler businessman wants to challenge Dahlkemper

Butler County businessman Mike Kelly declared his candidacy for the GOP nomination to take on Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (D-3) on Wednesday, becoming the sixth Republican to vie for the chance to challenge the freshman lawmaker.

“After much deliberation, prayer, and conversation with my family I decided that I could not sit by and watch our county move further and further away from the values and concerns of every day people,” Kelly said in a statement.…

Onorato Says Philadelphia Decision to Suspend Reassessments Shows Statewide Property Tax System is Broken

By ONORATO FOR GOVERNOR

PHILADELPHIA:  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Onorato said today that Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter’s decision to put a 2-year stop to property tax reassessments is proof that Pennsylvania’s assessment system is broken and needs a statewide solution.
“I have spent years standing up for Allegheny County’s homeowners to stop back-door property tax hikes through reassessment,” Onorato said. “As Governor, I will do the same for all Pennsylvanians by enacting a statewide…

Toomey camp says it has $2.8M

Republican Pat Toomey’s campaign raised more than $1.6 million in the last quarter of 2009, giving the presumptive GOP Senate nominee almost $2.8 million in cash on hand at the end of the year, his campaign manager said Wednesday.

The early numbers, to be detailed in campaign finance reports filed at the end of the month, mean that Toomey has raised almost $5 million during the cycle. Even in the absence of a competitive primary,…

Williams to make decision on guv race in a few weeks

Democratic primary voters go to the polls to nominate a candidate for governor in less than four months, but state Senator Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) doesn’t seem to be in too much of a hurry to decide whether or not he’s going to run.

Williams, who has been making waves in local political circles by suggesting he might jump into the race after businessman Tom Knox jumped out, would have to play an intense game of…

Lentz Earns Key Endorsement from Delaware County Leader

By LENTZ FOR CONGRESS

Media, PA – Representative Bryan R. Lentz today announced that the 1st Vice Chair of the Delaware County Democratic Party and the Chair of the Marple Newton Democratic Party, Tony Campisi, endorsed his campaign for the 7th Congressional District.

“On the issues that matter most to the residents of Delaware County and the 7th Congressional District, Bryan is clearly the best candidate. I know he will work hard to create jobs…

Mike Kelly Enters Race for Congress

By MIKE KELLY FOR CONGRESS

Republican Mike Kelly released the following statement today announcing his
intention to seek the Republican nomination for Congress to represent
Pennsylvania’s 3rd District.

After much deliberation, prayer, and conversation with my family I decided that I
could not sit by and watch our country mover further and further away from the
values and concerns of every day people  That’s why today I filed paperwork with
…

Marino Announces Bid for Congress

By TOM MARINO FOR CONGRESS

Williamsport – Surrounded by hundreds of family, friends and supporters, Tom Marino made official his decision to seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the 10th Congressional District.

Marino’s decision to seek election to this seat comes at a time when more and more Americans are expressing their dissatisfaction with the direction the country is heading.  Realizing that Washington liberals, Nancy Pelosi, Chris Carney and President Obama have lost the…