Argall won’t be talking health care

HERSHEY—Congressman Tim Holden (D-17) was one of only two Democrats in Pennsylvania to vote against the newly-enacted health care law. That means Dave Argall won’t be focusing too much on health care in the months to come.

Argall, the Schuylkill County state Senator and Republican nominee against Holden, told pa2010.com on Friday that he’ll spend more time talking about other issues. The GOP is pinning its electoral hopes in large part on the political argument…

Marino back on the campaign trail

HERSHEY—A little over a week ago, p“I feel good,” the former U.S. Attorney said during the state party’s summer dinner here on Friday. “A few aches and pains, but that’s to be expected.”/p
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One more thought on Israel

Did you know that the European activists attempted to stop any confrontation? Look, Bibi Netanyahu is not perfect, and I’m not thrilled by the outcome.

But, if you were in Israel’s place, trying to reinforce a life-and-death blockade for a small nation, what would you do?

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Dem officials throw working Americans under the bus

In the wake of Senator Blanche Lincoln’s narrow victory over Bill Halter in last week’s Arkansas primary run-off election, some in the Obama administration, along with other members of the Democratic establishment, were heard

Pelosi lessons for GOP in the 12th

Few things unify Republican congressional candidates as much as their dogged, public criticism of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Even before she championed such legislation as health care reform and cap-and-trade energy bills, many GOP viewed Nancy Pelosi as an electoral boogieman, a polarizing figure whose agenda could form the basis of their political comeback.

But the defeat of Republican Tim Burns in the 12th District special election last month has raised questions about whether repetition…

Thoughts on Israel

Look I’m not going to lie, Israel’s flotilla raid didn’t work out well at all. But, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t justified.

Let us start off with some facts. The Israeli blockade of Gaza is necessary to keep Iranian fighters and weapons out of Gaza and from killing innocent civilians with missiles. We throw fits awhen Iranian weapons are used against American soldiers, but Israel can’t feel the same way? And quite frankly, J Street,…

Issa not letting up on ‘Jobgate’ anytime soon

HERSHEY—Asked how much longer he’ll keep pushing the White House for answers on its attempts to coax Democrats out of primaries by dangling job offers, Darrell Issa had a simple reply.

“Until I get them,” Issa said.

The Republican congressman from California was speaking to reporters here Friday evening before he was set to deliver the keynote speech at the state GOP’s summer dinner. Issa has become something of a hero to Pennsylvania Republicans after…

Joe Sestak Calls for Balanced Approach on Marcellus Shale

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

DALLAS, PA – U.S. Senate nominee Congressman Joe Sestak said today that more steps must be taken to ensure that development of the Marcellus Shale is conducted in a matter that can be a boon for our state’s economy while also protecting our citizens. In the panel at the front of the room in the following picture are (from left to right): Cathy Frankenberg, Lehigh Valley Program Director for Clean Water…

Toomey waves off criticism of oil money

Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey is pushing back against attacks that campaign contributions from the oil industry are fueling his continued support for off-shore drilling.

“Contributions that come to me don’t influence my position on issues,” Toomey told the CBS affiliate in Pittsburgh Thursday. “My longstanding support for developing domestic energy is probably something that an awful of of Americans and Pennsylvanians agree with, and sure, people in the energy sector agree with that as…

‘Barrell of a Gun’

The wait is over. The much talked about film concerning Mumia Abu-Jamal and his killing of Philadelphia police officer, Daniel Faulkner, “Barrel of a Gun”