Rothfus: ‘I’m not worthy’

WEXFORD—Before the polls closed Tuesday night, Republican Keith Rothfus said that win or lose, he was feeling one thing: Not worthy.

“I am humbled by the support I’ve received,” the Edgeworth lawyer and 4th District candidate said with a smile here. “I know it sounds cliché, but—I’m not worthy. The people I have met on this campaign—they are just people who believe in this country and believe in what this country can be. And I…

Former Fitzpatrick Supporters Slam FitzFlops

By PATRICK MURPHY FOR CONGRESS

(Washington, DC) – On May 19, 2010, environmental and labor groups that endorsed Former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick in 2006 are announcing their support for Patrick Murphy in the 8th District of Pennsylvania.

“I think folks have had more than enough of Washington politicians telling them one thing and doing another,” said Murphy. “Whether it’s protecting workers’ rights, fighting jobs outsourcing, or protecting the environment, I vote with conviction — not…

Pat Toomey: Wall St. Warrior

Check out the Web video we just released at the state Democratic Party, about Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey. As Gov. Ed Rendell put it yesterday—”Congressman Toomey is a creature of Wall Street.”

At the very least, Toomey needs to step up and explain how his Wall Street career informs the decisions he makes.

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In Senate race, the liberal labeling begins

Republican Senate nominee Pat Toomey’s campaign on Wednesday began its efforts to hang the word “liberal” on the Democratic opponent Joe Sestak, with a Web video chock full of media punditry on Sestak’s liberal credentials.

See the video below.

Sestak: ‘I worked’

Asked how he won during an appearing on MSNBC Wednesday morning, Democratic Senate nominee Joe Sestak answered bluntly.

“I worked,” he said.

See a video clip of Sestak’s appearance on “Morning Joe” below.

With some Philly votes still out there, Saidel hopes for recount

It’s come to this: Jonathan Saidel might need a recount.

The former Philadelphia City Controller was stunned in his campaign for Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, when night stretched into morning with state Representative Scott Conklin (D-Centre) holding onto a narrow lead.

Early Wednesday afternoon, there were votes still to be counted in some Philadelphia precincts where Saidel’s campaign hoped to perform well, but it faced a steep uphill climb, trailing by almost 5,000 votes. Conklin led…

Wagner: ‘Some things don’t work out the way you want’

PITTSBURGH – As rain fell across Pennsylvania for most of Tuesday, Jack Wagner’s gubernatorial campaign held on to a glimmer of hope that a lower state turnout coupled with the intense 12th District special election just might be enough for an upset victory in the Democratic primary.

But as results came in from Allegheny County—a critical base shared by both Wagner and eventual winner Dan Onorato—it became increasingly clear there would be no surprise endings.…

Trivedi, Proud Pelosi Partner, Rejects Joining Moderate Blue Dog Democrats

By JIM GERLACH FOR CONGRESS

(Glenmoore, PA) – The campaign of Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-PA) today congratulated his new liberal opponent Manan Trivedi for winning the Democratic nomination in the 6th Congressional District by a razor-thin margin. As part of Trivedi’s pandering to his extreme liberal base throughout the Primary election, Trivedi embraced at every step the big-government and massive public debt agenda of Nancy Pelosi by firmly pledging that he would never join the…

Some reactions

My projections could have been better. And whoever told me I low-balled Scott Conklin, I sincerely apologize. However, I’d like to focus on two things.

One, I’m wondering how Bruce Castor voted for Governor—Sam Rohrer anyone?

Secondly, the turnout killed Arlen Specter. No doubt about it. But, I still think we should thank Arlen for his service.

Third, Mary Beth Buchanan needs to sit down with someone and vent.

Fourth and finally, you could be…

Toomey to Sestak: Take a vacation

Republican Senate nominee Pat Toomey had some congratulatory words for his Democratic opponent Joe Sestak Tuesday night, and some advice, too: Why not take a vacation?

In a video message delivered after