Archive for July, 2010
Hearing crickets, Murphy says he likes ‘long walks on the beach’
Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8) had a news conference last week in Washington to hype his newly-enacted legislation to cut wasteful spending. But apparently reporters weren’t too interested—or at least not interested enough to ask questions.
Story on Dent’s debate stance ends up having some legs
It’s hardly what we saw from the Shirley Sherrod controversy. But the comments from Republican Charlie Dent’s campaign about debates got a lot of play on the blogosphere in recent days, and even earned some mainstream media TV time.
In case you missed, pa2010.com‘s Donald Hoegg first reported that story that Dent, the 15th District incumbent, here and
Full StoryGOP poll memo claims double-digit lead for Kelly
A recent internal poll commissioned by Republicans found 3rd District GOP challenger Mike Kelly topping incumbent Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (D-3) by 11 points, according to a memo by the pollsters.
The survey by Virginia-based firm The Tarrance Group found Kelly winning 48 percent of the vote in the northwest Pennsylvania district, compared to just 37 percent for Dahlkemper, according to the poll memo. The memo, from pollster Dave Sackett to Kelly’s campaign and the National…
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Lentz Holds Town Hall Forum on Reviving Economy
By LENTZ FOR CONGRESS
Wayne, PA – State Representative Bryan Lentz, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, held an economic town hall forum today in Wayne to discuss his plans to revive the nation’s economy and field questions from voters. The event was attended by more than 50 people, who asked questions on a range of issues, including job creation, reducing the nation’s debt and tax policies.
During the forum, Lentz…
Full StoryClinton headlining fundraiser for Callahan
Bill Clinton is coming to Allentown.
The former president will be in the Lehigh Valley on Aug. 10 to headline a fundraiser for congressional hopeful John Callahan. The Bethlehem mayor and White House recruit is running against incumbent Republican Charlie Dent in the 15th District.
Callahan’s campaign announced the fundraiser in an e-mail to supporters Saturday. An invitation to the event at a private residence in town did not list any minimum donation amounts.
Fitzpatrick Spending Cuts While in Office: 0
By MURPHY FOR CONGRESS
(Bristol, PA) – Former Congressman Fitzpatrick announced yesterday that, given the chance to return to Washington, he will not fight for legislation to cut government spending and waste. He criticized Patrick Murphy for passing a new law to cut spending but clarified that he agreed with the content, just not the act of passing a law.
“We are all against waste, fraud and abuse,” former Congressman Fitzpatrick said, “but shouldn’t the…
Full StoryMeehan Concerned by Rendell’s Proposed Tax Hikes
By MEEHAN FOR CONGRESS
DREXEL HILL, PA – Pat Meehan, the Republican candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 7th District, today issued the following statement in response to Governor Ed Rendell’s desire to raise taxes to close Pennsylvania’s $850 million budget shortfall. Rendell proposed ending a program that provides retailers with a one percent rebate on the sales taxes they collect to cover their administrative costs, a move that would amount to a more than $70…
Full StoryMurphy Mum on Rangel
By FITZPATRICK FOR CONGRESS
LEVITTOWN, PA – Mike Fitzpatrick, Republican candidate for Congress, offered the following remarks regarding Congressman Rangel’s pending investigation by the full House Committee on Standards and Official Conduct.
“As I did back in April, I again call upon Congressman Murphy to return the $19,000 of potentially-tainted campaign donations he received from Congressman Rangel,” said Fitzpatrick.[1]
“This is the first time in nearly eight years that the House has decided to make…
Full StoryDCCC ad buys include four Pa. incumbents
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s first major slate of ad buys for November will help boost four Pennsylvania incumbents.
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