Don’t sanitize in the 6th

A recent story here on pa2010.com reported that 6th District Democratic candidate

Flush with cash, Carney hits the airwaves

Less than three months before Election Day, Congressman Chris Carney (D-10) is deploying his massive financial advantage on TV.

Carney, who’s seeking a third term in the northeast Pennsylvania district, began his first ad buy of the campaign this week. He faces former U.S. Attorney Tom Marino, in a race that Republicans had hoped would be competitive. But Full Story

Pa. Dems: Caught between a rock and a hard place

After two years of reckless spending increases and a continued reliance on growing government to fix the economy, Pennsylvania voters know whose policies have left America in dire economic straits. With the election drawing closer and Pennsylvania experiencing further economic turmoil as the result of President Obama’s failed agenda, Keystone State Democrats have every reason to distance themselves from the president and his policies.

In Pennsylvania, 71,600 jobs have been lost since the failed economic…

Critz skeptical on Afghan war outlook

Congressman Mark Critz (D-12) isn’t sure that the war in Afghanistan can end successfully.

The newly-elected successor to the late John Murtha returned from a trip to Afghanistan this week. In comments

Fitzpatrick supports Lingenfelter ballot challenge

Republican Mike Fitzpatrick’s campaign says it’s supporting an effort to keep independent candidate Tom Lingenfelter off the ballot in the 8th Congressional District. But the campaign won’t disclose the extent of any involvement it has had with pFitzpatrick campaign manager Kyle Whatley called the effort “bipartisan” and said his candidate “shares the concerns” of the four people who brought the challenge. Such challenges are almost always filed at…

LEFTOVERS: Vets in the 10th, JoePa in the 11th, Tea Party (again) on the 7th

It was a day for veterans to speak out in the 10th Congressional District Tuesday.

First, incumbent Democrat Chris Carney rolled out his military-guy-supporters to speak out against Republican opponent Tom Marino. You might remember that Full Story

Callahan nets $150K from Clinton fundraiser

In addition to

Live-blogging Candidates Comedy Night

PHILADELPHIA—Howdy folks, we hope you’re ready to laugh.

We’re set up here at Finnigan’s Wake, and Stu Bykofsky’s annual Candidates Comedy Night is just getting started. We’ve got candidates for Governor, Senate, U.S. House, a cadre of political insiders and journalists who came all the way from Harrisburg.

So get ready. We’ll tell you who kills, who bombs, who takes cheap shots at their opponent and who lands clean hits. Hey, it’s all for charity.…

LOCAL VETERANS RESPOND TO CARNEY ATTACK

By MARINO FOR CONGRESS

Williamsport, PA – Several area veterans have responded to statements made by Chris Carney during a recent press conference where Carney questioned Marino’s commitment to veterans.

Major General Dan O’Neill, U.S. Army, from Honesdale said that he was offended by Carney’s attacks on Tom Marino.

“As a retired General I am disappointed that Chris Carney is playing politics with his military service.  As a citizen I am disappointed that Chris Carney…

President Clinton: Pennsylvanians Need Sestak in U.S. Senate!

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

SCRANTON, Pa. – Today, before a packed crowd at Scranton High School, former President Bill Clinton praised U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak as a problem solver, a practical leader, and a strong advocate for middle class Pennsylvanians. The former president joined Joe’s wife, Susan, and daughter, Alex, to rally supporters from across the political spectrum.

“I want you to vote for Joe Sestak, not just because I love him and I’m…