LEFTOVERS: Corbett’s spokesman, a Rohrer write-in, a Walt Hufford sighting

Tom Corbett’s spokesman is going from government to politics. Kevin Harley, Corbett’s main press man at the Attorney General’s office, will now be the chief spokesman of the Republican’s gubernatorial campaign, PoliticsPA Full Story

Altmire’s possible labor pains

One labor leader was so incensed with Congressman Jason Altmire’s (D-4) opposition to health care reform that considered a run against the sophomore lawmaker. Ultimately, Jack Shea opted against the uphill battle of an independent or write-in campaign—but that doesn’t mean he’s embracing Altmire ahead of the November election.

In a recent interview with pa2010.com, Shea reiterated his dissatisfaction with Altmire’s health care votes, and predicted that the congressman might struggle to rally…

Guv candidates ask for cash as deadline looms

The money fight in the gubernatorial race is already well under way, but Monday night’s state campaign finance deadline had the candidates and their campaigns pitching for some last-minute cash.

The post-primary was set to close at midnight, and reports filed later this month will provide the first snapshot of how Democrat Dan Onorato and Republican Tom Corbett are faring in the run-up to the general election. Onorato spent heavily in a competitive four-way primary…

Pat Meehan, water ice scooper

Republican Pat Meehan has been a political operative, a district attorney and a U.S. attorney. On Tuesday evening, he’ll have a different job: scooper at Rita’s Water Ice.

Meehan, the GOP nominee in the 7th Congressional District, will take something of a 45-minute temp job at the Rita’s in Havertown, joining local TV newscasters Pat Ciarrocchi and Deanna Durante in an effort to raise money for breast cancer research. Meehan will be scooping from 6…

Cambria GOP files electioneering complaint against Critz

Following up on Election Day allegations, the Cambria County Republican Party has formally filed a complaint with the local elections board accusing newly-elected Congressman Mark Critz (D-12) of improper electioneering inside polling places on the day of his May 18 special election victory.

The complaint,

NRCC looks to boost Gerlach

National Republicans have repeatedly spent wads of cash to protect Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-6), and it looks like 2010 will be no different.

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War chest spent, Trivedi says he’s ready to reload

PHOENIXVILLE—In his first run for public office, Democrat Manan Trivedi faced a well-funded opponent and had his own challenges raising money.

But now that he’s squeezed out a win in the 6th Congressional District, spending almost every dollar in the process, Trivedi says he’s ready for the next challenge: facing an incumbent who will likely have as much cash as he needs in Republican Jim Gerlach.

“There’s this thought that we struggled to raise money,”…

Guantanamo and fear-based policies

While the economy remains my top priority as a congressional candidate, national security must also receive our full attention this year. Recent events such as the Times Square bombing plot exemplify a concerning trend toward fear-based decision making. As we confront the choice of where to try and how to treat enemy combatants, criminal courts represent the strongest option.

I recently had the honor and privilege to meet with

Joe Sestak Calls on EPA to Step Up Oversight of Marcellus Drilling

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

MEDIA, PA – Following a blowout at a Pennsylvania natural gas well, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Congressman Joe Sestak called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today to increase its oversight of Marcellus Shale development.

The blowout at the natural gas well in Clearfield County last week, apparently caused by a failed blowout preventer, spewed polluted drilling water and natural gas 75 feet in the air and on the ground before…

Kelly hopes to unite local GOP after tough primary

The six-way Republican primary in the 3rd Congressional District was as contentious as any other in the state, with candidates and grassroots activists feuding over just who was the most conservative choice. But now that pSo Kelly is hoping…