O’Brien says he’s raised $200K

Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien said Tuesday that his congressional campaign had raised more than $200,000 last year, finishing 2009 with about $110,000 in cash on hand.

O’Brien, who is challenging Congressman Paul Kanjorski (D-11) in the May primary, has

GOP says internal poll shows Dent with big lead

Republicans say an internal poll of the 15th Congressional District race shows incumbent Republican Charlie Dent with a wide lead over his Democratic challenger, Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan.

The poll, conducted by the Alexandria-based Tarrance Group, found Dent garnering 53 percent of the vote, compared to 27 percent for Callahan, according to a poll memo released by the National Republican Congressional Committee. Like other internal polling data released, the NRCC disclosed only the poll memo,…

Blue Dogs get spending-freeze-fever

With the political tides seeming to turn against their party and President Obama’s first State of the Union looming, some moderate Democrats from the Keystone State are quickly becoming enamored with the concept of a spending freeze.

Shortly before word surfaced of

Woops: He’s not dead, he’s running for Congress

The Citizen-Standard doesn’t seem to think too much of Republican Dave Argall’s run for Congress in the 17th District.

A reader pointed out the newspaper’s story about his entrance into the race from a couple weeks ago. All seems fine at first.

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A day of gubernatorial endorsements

Tuesday was chock-full of endorsements for the Democratic candidates for governor, with Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, Auditor General Jack Wagner and Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel all rolling out newly-announced supporters.

Onorato trekked from Easton to Allentown, winning the backing of, among others, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski, Easton Mayor Sal Panto and city council members from both towns. He was also endorsed by political leaders from southeastern Pennsylvania’s Latino community, starting a “Latinos for…

State Senator Andy Dinniman Endorses Arlen Specter

By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE

Harrisburg – Chester County State Senator Andy Dinniman today endorsed Senator Arlen Specter for re-election.

“It is my privilege to endorse Senator Specter,” said Dinniman, who represents Chester and Montgomery counties in the state Senate. “His knowledge and experience make him best suited to continue representing the citizens of Chester and Montgomery counties, and of Pennsylvania.

“And having the Senator at the top of the Democratic ticket this fall puts…

O’Brien Campaign Gains Momentum in PA-11

By COREY O’BRIEN FOR CONGRESS

Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien raised over $200,000 in 2009 for his race to win the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District.  According to his most recent FEC report, O’Brien raised $206,150 in 2009 and ended the year with $109,456 cash on hand.

“Corey is one of the most well-funded primary challengers in the country,” said Ken Christensen, O’Brien’s Washington, D.C.-based fundraising consultant.  “These fundraising numbers demonstrate just how…

Capable challengers feed prospects for a GOP sweep

News that Republican Mike Fitzpatrick pThe Republicans’ enthusiasm is matched by Democratic…

Pike camp looks to solidify ChesCo support

Democrat Doug Pike’s congressional campaign is reaching out to party insiders in Chester County in a bid to hammer down more support ahead of the party’s nominating convention next month.

In a memo sent to party committee members this week, the campaign seeks to return to the narrative of inevitability that dominated the early months of Pike’s candidacy, before the former Inquirer writer got a primary challenge from Reading doctor Manan Trivedi. The memo, released…

Easton Elected Officials Endorse Dan Onorato for Governor

By ONORATO FOR GOVERNOR

EASTON:  Five of Easton’s elected officials today endorsed Dan Onorato for governor at a noon press conference.  The officials include Easton Mayor Salvatore J. Panto, Jr., Councilwoman Elinore Warner, Councilman Ken Brown, Treasurer David Fleck and Controller Tony Bassil along with members of the Easton business community.  The endorsement is the latest sign of Onorato’s growing campaign support across Pennsylvania.
“I am humbled to receive the support of these officials…