If he can’t debate Specter, Sestak wants Toomey

Taking a break from challenging primary opponent Arlen Specter into more campaign debates, Democrat Joe Sestak said Thursday that if Specter won’t share a stage with him more than once more before primary day, Sestak may as well spend some time debating Republican Pat Toomey.

Calling Specter’s and Toomey’s policies “interchangeable,” Sestak said in a statement: “If Arlen Specter won’t fulfill the most basic duty of a public servant to state and explain his views,…

A different kind of congressman

There are some people who have spent their lives wanting to run for Congress. That’s not me.

I spent most of my life as a journalist—as an advocate for common sense and progressive change. I wrote editorials for The Philadelphia Inquirer for 14 years, and it was a great job. My job wasn’t to turn a cute phrase, but to dig deep into issues and advocate for change on problems such as corruption, wasteful spending…

Sestak Offers to Debate Toomey in Specter’s Place

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

MEDIA, PA — In light of Sen. Arlen Specter’s refusal to participate in anything more than a one-hour debate in Philadelphia, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak invited Republican candidate Pat Toomey to debates instead. Specter has refused debate invitations from CBS3, Franklin & Marshall College and WQLN in Erie, and Joe has invited Toomey to take his place. At a time when voters are demanding more transparency and accountability…

Doherty to Run for State Senate in 2010 SCRANTON MAYOR CHRIS DOHERTY ANNOUNCES HE WILL RUN FOR PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22 IN 2010

By DOHERTY FOR PA

SCRANTON, PA – Today Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty announced that he is ending his campaign for governor of Pennsylvania in order to run for the 22nd state senate district.  Doherty made his announcement following a brief tour of The Commonwealth Medical College construction site in Scranton.

The following are highlights from Doherty’s prepared remarks for Tuesday’s announcement:

“I got into the governor’s race to work on creating jobs, getting the economy…

Bucchianeri Remains Committed to Western Pennsylvanians

By BUCCHIANERI FOR CONGRESS

Monongahela, Pa – Coming off of the announcement by Governor Rendell that the special election to fill the remainder of Rep. John Murtha’s term will take place on May 18th, Democratic candidate Ryan Bucchianeri reaffirmed his commitment to providing new leadership for Western Pennsylvania.  The following is a statement regarding Bucchianeri’s intention to move forward with his candidacy for the 12th congressional district:
“It is as true today as it…

Messaging the stimulus, one year later

Elected officials and political candidates re-waged the political battle over President Obama’s economic stimulus package Wednesday, as the one-year anniversary of the law saw Democrats seeking to frame it as having pulled the economy back from the brink and Republicans calling it just one more big-spending program.

Republican Pat Toomey’s Senate campaign seized upon remarks made by retiring Senator Evan Bayh, who

Hundreds of Supporters Rally for Callahan Campaign Kick-Off

By CALLAHAN FOR CONGRESS

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – February 17, 2010 – In front of more than 350 supporters at the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Hall in Allentown, Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan announced that he will run as a Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District seat.
To a crowd of Democrats, Republicans and Independents, business owners and labor leaders, folks in government and the private sector, Callahan outlined his motivation to run for…

Another Dem emerges for Lt. Gov.

Almost two weeks after the state Democratic Party overwhelmingly endorsed Jonathan Saidel for Lieutenant Governor, a Centre County state lawmaker is gearing up for a late push at the second-ticket office.

State Representative Scott Conklin (D-Centre) is gathering signatures to get on the ballot, The Centre Daily Times

Wozniak won’t seek Murtha’s seat

State Senator John Wozniak said Wednesday that he will not run for the congressional seat left open by Congressman John Murtha’s death, taking one of the Democrats’ top-tier candidates off the list of possible contenders.

Wozniak said his decision came after “thoughtful consideration and extended discussions” with family and supporters.

“I am very appreciative of all who approached me about my candidacy to fill the vacancy and run for the seat,” he said in a…

Buchanan makes it official (Updated)

After months of