Barletta calls out Kanjo for not holding town halls

With members of Congress throughout the country notably avoiding the usual summer slate of town hall meetings, Republican Lou
Barletta is being particularly dogged in going after Congressman Paul Kanjorski (D-11) over the issue.

Toomey camp seizes on Sestak’s San Fran visit

With Democrat Joe Sestak set to visit House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s district in San Francisco Monday, Republican Pat Toomey’s campaign saw yet another opening to paint Sestak as a lefty-liberal.

The Toomey campaign released a Web video calling Sestak “just another San Franscisco liberal” and comparing his positions with Pelosi’s.

“Sestak’s MoveOn.Org agenda may fly in San Francisco,” Toomey’s campaign said in a statement, “but it is too extreme for Pennsylvania.”

See the video below.…

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Onorato wants to debate Corbett… 14 times

Why do something once when you can do it 14 times?

Democrat Dan Onorato on Monday called for that many debates with Republican gubernatorial rival Tom Corbett, with at least two debates in each Pennsylvania media market. Onorato made the challenge in a letter to Corbett and during a conference call with reporters during which he voiced confidence that his experience reforming government as Allegheny County Executive makes his pitch a stronger one against Corbett,…

Kelly gets a new campaign manager

After emerging from a harrowing, six-way primary in the 3rd Congressional District, Republican Mike Kelly has a new campaign manager as he sets his sights on Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (D-3).

Josh Snyder has come on board to run Kelly’s campaign. He recently worked as an executive director for Arlen Specter’s state offices before the senator’s party-switch last year. He has also worked in government jobs for former Gov. Tom Ridge and former Congressman Phil English,…

Gleason right to demand Jobgate answers

President Obama and his Chicago-style network of cronies have in fact lowered the transparency bar in Washington instead of raising it. Not only has it undermined the Obama presidency, it also continues to undermine politicians like Joe Sestak who pretend to battle the establishment when in fact they’ve been serving as its first line of defense.

It seems as though every day we learn something new about how ethically challenged this White House truly is.…

Ten million conservatives, one brain?

Back in the days of old-time hockey, there was a family from Alberta, Canada by the name of Sutter that sent six of its seven boys to play in the NHL. Now, while the Sutters were obviously very talented, they weren’t always very well liked. A “fan” once hung a banner in the old Minnesota North Stars’ arena during a game in which a couple of the brother appeared that read “Six Sutters, one brain.”…

Altmire’s camp not talking politics yet

Most elected officials facing challenges in the fall are already publicly framing the debate against their opponents. Not Congressman Jason Altmire (D-4).

Altmire’s campaign has been relatively quiet since Republican Keith Rothfus won the May primary and the chance to challenge him in November. And when it comes to dealing with the media, Altmire’s camp has decided that for now, silence is golden. Campaign manager Rachael Heisler confirmed this week that the campaign simply isn’t…

Over-the-top tactics unnecessary for GOP

I read with some confusion of pIt seems to me Republicans have a clear, simple argument to make in the 2010 elections. President Obama was elected…

Onorato Calls for Debates

By ONORATO FOR GOVERNOR

PITTSBURGH: Gubernatorial nominee Dan Onorato today sent a letter to Tom Corbett, the Republican candidate for Governor, proposing a series of 14 debates across the Commonwealth focused on the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvania voters.

“As we begin the General Election campaign for Governor, Pennsylvania is facing deep economic and fiscal challenges and the Commonwealth’s citizens have lost confidence in state government’s ability to help solve these problems,” Onorato wrote in…