Meehan Proposes Vigorous Series of Ten Debates with Opponent

By MEEHAN FOR CONGRESS

DREXEL HILL, PA – Former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan followed up on his call Wednesday for a “vigorous series of debates” with his opponent, challenging state legislator Bryan Lentz to accept a series of ten debates and forums he is working to schedule.

“Voters deserve to hear more about Bryan Lentz’ record in the legislature of voting to increase government spending and raise taxes,” said Meehan.  “State legislator Lentz has been…

Onorato Blasts Corbett’s Use of AG’s Office to Intimidate Critics

By ONORATO FOR GOVERNOR

PITTSBURGH:  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Onorato today today criticized Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett today for subpoenaing Twitter so he can expose anonymous bloggers who have been critical of him, the latest in his ongoing pattern of misusing the power of his office to intimidate his critics and benefit his campaign for Governor.  Onorato’s statement is below:

“When I get attacked – whether on anonymous blogs, in campaign ads or in…

No independent run for Stensland

The newswoman won’t be running for Congress.

Former Fox29 anchor Dawn Stensland has apparently opted against a much-considered campaign in the 7th Congressional District. After her name was floated for months and the possibility of a Republican run turned to an independent bid, Stensland is taking a pass for now.

Stensland’s husband, former CBS3 anchor Larry Mendte, disclosed his wife’s decision in

What we’ve learned

Well time to put the soggy lawn signs away, console the losing candidates, and watch the TV crews pack off for warmer climates. A few lessons as another Pennsylvania primary passes into history/

1. The anti-incumbent mood—It’s almost a commonplace by now, but the elections confirmed that this an anti-incumbent year rather than a liberal or a conservative one. Arlen Specter lost to a candidate largely perceived as being to his left, while favored candidates…

New Toomey ad says November is a ‘clear choice’

Republican Senate nominee Pat Toomey hit the airwaves with the first ad of the general election Thursday, a 30-second spot that seeks to frame his November showdown against Democrat Joe Sestak as a “clear choice” between conservative and liberal.

The ad, which the campaign said would be on TV for an “indefinite period of time,” seemed to time to put at least a dent in Sestak’s momentum. Enjoying loads of free publicity after his win…

Critics assail Corbett’s Twitter subpoena, as ACLU gets involved

The criticism over Attorney General Tom Corbett’s decision to subpoena Twitter for information about two online critics quickly escalated to a fever pitch Thursday, with Corbett’s Democratic opponent in the gubernatorial race chiming in and the American Civil Liberties Union saying it would represent the two anonymous Tweeters.

Barely a day after news of the subpoena first broke, the atmosphere seemed very much a repeat of Corbett’s decision to join in a lawsuit trying to…

Rasmussen: Sestak up 4 against Toomey

Hot off his resounding primary win, Democrat Joe Sestak is sporting a four-point lead over Republican Pat Toomey in the race for Senate, according to a new poll.

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LENTZ: I WILL DEBATE MEEHAN ANY PLACE, ANY TIME, ANYWHERE

By LENTZ FOR CONGRESS

Media, PA – State Representative Bryan Lentz, Democratic nominee for Congress in the 7th District, today challenged his opponent, attorney Pat Meehan, to honor his word and schedule a “vigorous series of debates”.

Meehan, a former aide to Rick Santorum and Arlen Specter as well as a George W. Bush political appointee, has repeatedly ducked, canceled or otherwise hidden from debates with Lentz. Meehan tentatively agreed to debate the health reform…

Congresswoman Dahlkemper looks ahead to general election, focuses on economy

By KATHY DAHLKEMPER FOR CONGRESS

Fresh off a convincing victory in Tuesday’s 3rd District Congressional Democratic primary and looking forward to discussing crucial issues in the general election campaign against her Republican opponent Mike Kelly, Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper is focusing on jobs and the expanding American economy.

“When I was sworn into office more than 16 months ago, we were on the verge of economic collapse,” Congresswoman Dahlkemper said. “Thanks to the decisive action of…

Trivedi Blatantly Ignores Facts in Tired, Recycled Attacks on Gerlach

By JIM GERLACH FOR CONGRESS

(Glenmoore, PA) – Manan Trivedi, far-left liberal for Congress, yesterday ignored the clear facts while attacking Congressman Gerlach for voting to send U.S. troops into Iraq. The problem for Trivedi is that Jim had not even been elected to Congress on October 10, 2002 when the U.S. House of Representatives voted to authorize President Bush to use military force against Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. While Jim was not in Congress…