Welch Announces Withdrawal from Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District Race

By WELCH FOR PA

PAOLI, PA – Steve Welch issued the following statement regarding his decision to withdraw as a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District:

“It has been an honor and a privilege to run as a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District.  Over the past several months, I have met with countless voters and community leaders who discussed their concerns and shared their ideas about how we can turn this economy…

Sestak Fails to Garner Chester County Endorsement

By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE

West Chester — Cong. Joe Sestak failed to gain the endorsement of the Chester County Democratic Committee at their Convention today, despite the fact that his 7th Congressional District includes significant portions of the County.
Sestak’s home area
failure comes two weeks after the Democratic State Committee of Pennsylvania overwhelmingly endorsed Senator Arlen Specter by a 77-23% margin.

Andy Diniman, Chester County’s Democratic State Senator, spearheaded the Specter…

LEFTOVERS: No MTP debate, Welch the author, Carlineo chimes in

Joe Sestak kept the heat on Arlen Specter Friday for agreeing to only one more televised debate between now and primary day, with the latest ammunition coming from

High-stakes endorsements loom for 6th District Dems

For months, the Democratic candidates in the 6th Congressional District have been

Singel: ‘Bring it on’ (Updated)

Former Lieutenant Governor Mark Singel formally kicked off his campaign to replace the late Congressman John Murtha on Friday, adding another high-profile name to the list of contenders in the 12th Congressional District.

Singel made his announcement in his native Johnstown, where Murtha was a political icon. He was seen as a potential candidate from the moment that Murtha passed away last week, and now joins former state treasurer and auditor general Barbara Hafer as…

Johnson, Sellers fare well in BerksCo

Republican insiders from Berks County sent a decidedly anti-establishment message this week, when their non-binding straw poll vote showed strong support for Lieutenant Governor candidate Steve Johnson and 6th District congressional candidate Patrick Sellers.

The votes did not reflect a formal endorsement, but were nonetheless indicative of at least some unrest among rank-and-file party insiders. A Johnson campaign insider said the York County businessman won 56 votes, compared to 17 for reform leader Russ Diamond…

Former ChesCo Dem leader backs Pike

The former chairman of the Chester County Democratic Committee endorsed Doug Pike for Congress on Friday, as the 6th District candidates continued to jockey for position ahead of Saturday’s county endorsement meeting.

In a letter the campaign said was sent to county committee members, former chairman Wayne Burton said that “this must be the year we finally beat Republican Congressman Jim Gerlach—and Doug Pike is the only Democrat who can get the job done.”

Pike…

Allegheny lawmakers endorse Specter

Two state Senators from Allegheny County backed Arlen Specter for reelection Friday, as the incumbent Republican-turned-Democrat continued to solidify party support in western Pennsylvania.

State Senators Wayne Fontana and Sean Logan both announced their endorsement in campaign statements Friday morning.

“Arlen delivers for Pennsylvania and the 45th Senatorial District,” Logan said. “His courageous vote for the economic recovery bill supported more than $20 billion in loans to small businesses.”

Added Fontana: “Arlen Specter is a…

State Senators Fontana and Logan Endorse Senator Arlen Specter

By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE

Pittsburgh – Citing his service to the state plus his strong support of small business and working families, Allegheny County Democratic State Senators Wayne D. Fontana and Sean Logan today endorsed Senator Arlen Specter for re-election.

“I am proud to endorse Senator Arlen Specter’s campaign for re-election in 2010,” said Sen. Logan. “Arlen delivers for Pennsylvania and the 45th Senatorial District. His courageous vote for the Economic Recovery Bill supported…

Guv candidates debate urban issues

PHILADELPHIA— Four candidates for governor came together just one block north of city hall here Thursday night to field questions about issues confronting Pennsylvania’s cities in what was one of the first gubernatorial debates to feature candidates from both parties.

The event, featuring Democrats Joe Hoeffel, Dan Onorato and Jack Wagner, as well as Republican Sam Rohrer, was sponsored by he Coalition for Essential Services and Philly Neighborhood Networks and held at Arch Street Methodist…