Archive for February, 2010
Gerlach internal poll boasts massive lead (Updated)
Congressman Jim Gerlach’s (R-6) campaign on Tuesday released an internal poll showing the incumbent with a huge, 65-point lead over primary challenger Steven Welch, in its latest attempt to paint Welch’s candidacy as a futile effort that would only hurt the GOP.
A poll memo from the Republican polling firm Wilson Research Strategies said that, if the primary were held today, 71 percent of primary voters would back Gerlach, compared to 6 percent for Welch…
Full StoryNew Poll: Gerlach Leading GOP Primary by 61 Points
By GERLACH FOR CONGRESS
(Glenmoore, PA) – A poll released by the Gerlach for Congress campaign today showed a dominating lead over primary opponent Steve Welch, with four term Republican Congressman Jim Gerlach leading in a head-to-head match up by a 71-6% margin. The poll was conducted February 9-11 of 300 likely Republican primary voters. Additionally, Gerlach boasts an 87-7% favorable-unfavorable rating, while the unknown Welch has a 7-5% rating.
“Republican voters in southeast Pennsylvania…
Full Story12th District notes: Hanna, Irey not interested
Strike two names from the list of potential candidates in the 12th Congressional District.
Democrat Jack Hanna and Republican Diana Irey, both of whom had been floated as possible candidates to succeed the late Congressman John Murtha, told pa2010.com on Monday that they won’t be running.
Hanna, who chairs the state Democratic Party’s southwest caucus, said in an e-mail that “I’m not a candidate, but will be helping coordinate the State Committee’s selection process.”
Irey,…
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For varying reasons, some Sestak staffers head for the exit
At least four staffers with significant political portfolios have left Congressman Joe Sestak’s (D-7) Senate campaign in recent weeks, potentially leaving the Democratic challenger at an organizational deficit just three months before the primary, pa2010.com has learned.
Some of the departures were at the higher levels. Political director Rich Culbert left the campaign shortly after the Democratic State Committee endorsement meeting earlier this month. Gary Ritterstein, who worked on the campaign’s press operations, took his…
Full StoryA nice mess (a weather rant)
Greetings, readers!
Many of you may be wondering where I’ve been lately.
Well, let me explain.
After spending a bit of time under the weather, metaphorically, I spent a bit more under the weather, literally!
I am one of the unfortunate thousands here in the southwestern corner of the state who lost electricity, heat, hot water, internet access, cable service—you know, all of those things that not only make life worth living but are absolute…
Full StoryVideos from last week’s Tea Party forum
We finally got around to uploading a bunch of videos from last week’s Tea Party forum to
Full StoryWe’re ready to get to work
The race for the Governor’s Mansion and the U.S. Senate officially became a sprint last weekend, as members of the Republican State Committee voted to endorse Pat Toomey for Senate, Tom Corbett for Governor and Jim Cawley for Lieutenant Governor.
The meeting, which lasted from 9 a.m. into the afternoon, capped off an exciting weekend that was shown on PCN. From a forum for Lt. Gov. candidates Friday afternoon to forums for the senate and…
Full StoryCampaigns start the petition push
Tuesday is the first day that candidates can begin gathering the signatures needed to get on the May primary ballot, and their campaigns were ready to hit the ground running even before the sun came up.
Candidate for congress need 1,000 signatures from registered voters in their respective parties who reside in their respective districts, while statewide candidates need 2,000 signatures. Each campaign has through March 9 to complete the process, and each campaign will…
Full StoryIt’s time for single-payer health care in Pa.
“It’s about jobs, jobs, jobs, stupid.”
This was the answer I recently received from a state Senator when I tried to talk to him about single-payer health care legislation currently before the the General Assembly, HB 1660 and SB 400. The good senator was not being unkind or flippant; he was just trying to emphasize where the voters’ minds are as the 2010 elections approach.
While I understand his point of view, this narrow understanding…
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