Metcalfe: I ‘blindsided’ the party

State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) is pretty happy with himself. In a political culture and media environment that makes keeping secrets a tall order, Metcalfe slipped one by political insiders earlier this month, when he surprised all watchers by filing nominating petitions to run for Lieutenant Governor earlier this month.

His candidacy made it a whopping nine Republicans on the ballot for the office, and with unrest in the party’s base palpable, a movement conservative…

The Democratic strategy: More hardball and more over-the-top rhetoric

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Lentz camp says AG shouldn’t be investigating Meehan’s petitions either

With a court showdown looming, Democrat Bryan Lentz’s campaign says it agrees with the l

It’s Go Time… be our eyes and ears

OK political junkies, it’s Go Time. There’s only 48 days until primary voters go to the polls, and rumors of candidates about to hit the airwaves with campaign commercials are building to the point of no return.

As the one-stop-shop for political insiders, we at pa2010.com strive to bring you all the news about who’s advertising, what they’re saying, where they’re saying it, and when they’re saying it.

But we need you, the most influential…

Dow-Ford criticizes Holden for ballot challenge

Democrat Sheila Dow-Ford says the ballot challenge against her is little more than a political distraction manufactured by Congressman Tim Holden (D-17) to divert attention from the issues and his recent vote against health care reform legislation.

Dow-Ford, who is mounting an underdog challenge to Holden in the May primary, is having her nominating petitions challenged in court by Yesenia Rosado, an employee at the state Department of Community and Economic Development. Ballot challenges are…

Carney: Palin is ‘beyond the pale’

With tempers still flying high following the recent enactment of health care reform legislation, Congressman Chris Carney (D-10) says Sarah Palin went too far by using imagery of his district in cross hairs to target him and 19 other House Democrats.

“If this is what Ms. Palin is about, if she is saying we have to reload and put cross hairs on people, that’s beyond the pale,” Carney

Philadelphia DA Seth Williams Endorses Senator Arlen Specter

By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE

Philadelphia – Citing his predecessor’s past service to the city but stressing that “there is much more he has to give” Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams today endorsed Senator Arlen Specter for re-election.

“Senator Specter gets it. He’s lived it. He’ll continue to fight for us,” said Williams. “I am proud to be your District Attorney, and to fight for justice every day.  I can’t think of anywhere else I’d…

LEFTOVERS: Fundraising deadlines, more labor for Trivedi, Lentz on Corbett

It’s one of those few times of the year when state and federal campaign finance deadlines neatly intersect. Monday was the last day for candidates for governor to take in campaign contributions before they have to file their next reports. And Wednesday is the last day for federal candidates to get some cash before their next reports.

That means last-minute fundraising pleas from the candidates are a staple. In an e-mail to supporters Monday morning,…

Philly DA endorses Specter

Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams came out in support of one of his predecessors Monday, when he endorsed Senator Arlen Specter for reelection.

Williams, who took office in January, endorsed Specter during an appearance at the Police Athletic League in north Philadelphia. Specter served two terms as District Attorney in the city from the late 1960s into the early 1970s.

“Senator Specter gets it,” Williams said in a statement. “He’s lived it. He’ll continue to…

Another guv debate set for Wednesday

The candidates for governor might be getting a little sick of seeing each other.

After numerous forums and debates on numerous topics over the last few months, the candidates will come together again on Wednesday night to talk about government ethics and reform.

The debate, sponsored by a small handful of good-government groups, is set for 7 p.m. at Harrisburg Area Community College. All six of the major candidates are scheduled to attend, and it…