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Being at Finnigan’s Wake is an experience in itself, with four levels of bars, and the most affable and personable owner, Mike Driscoll, who gives his business, time and name to help the Variety Club, a charity for kids. Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky has done an amazing job since he started this event 20 years ago. This one-time event was such a hit it had to be repeated—and it has been every year since 1990. This year was another sellout, with elected officials, candidates, media and politicos of every stripe out in force.

We went upstairs to where the event was being held. The room bustled with activity—with Joe Conklin, comedian extraordinaire doing a soundcheck; CBS3 TV personality Bob Kelly spinning the records; candidates walking up to Bykofsky; electeds shaking hands with everyone (no one asked what side you were on). Of special note was the mistress of ceremonies with Bykofsky—fellow Daily News columnist, Jenice Armstrong. She is beautiful, articulate, and added the perfect balance to a worthwhile evening.

For those of you who don’t know, the Variety Club helps children with special needs. One camp is located in Worcester, Montgomery County and it serves 350 campers. It provides programs to those with disabilities that address their physical, social, medical, educational and recreational needs without regard to economic status, race, creed, sex or type of disability. Kelly Green, Variety Club executive director, was most appreciative of last night’s event.

And what a helping hand  for them it was it was:  Tom Corbett, Dan Onorato, Patrick Murphy, Bryan Lentz, Joe Sestak, Pat Toomey, Pat Meehan, Chaka Fattah, Bob Brady, Dee Adcock, Rick Hellberg, Manan Trivedi all performed.

Most electeds were humorous and poked fun at themselves—and sometimes their opponents. I say most because Fattah went negative and basically gave a stump speech. The audience was not impressed. In my opinion, the winner of the night was Trivedi, the Democrat running in the 6th District who cracked jokes about his Indian heritage.

Stu Bykofsky’s event just keeps getting better and better.

On Saturday night at the Aronimink Golf Club, the conservative activist was applauded for her work with Eagle Forum, the organization Schlafly founded in 1972, She’s been called The First Lady of the Conservative Movement, and on this night, she was joined by Keystone State pols including Pat Toomey, Joe Pitts, Glenn Thompson, Jim Gerlach, Dee Adcock, Tom Marino and Rick Hellberg.

Phyllis Schlafly has had many compliments about her work, but none as telling as this from President Ronald Reagan in 1984:  “Eagle Forum has set a high standard of volunteer participation in the political and legislative process. … You’ve been out front on so many of the most important issues of our time. … Your work is an example to all those who would struggle for an America that is prosperous and free. … Our nation needs the kind of dedicated individual volunteer service you and Eagle Forum have demonstrated over the last 20 years.”

The Republican National Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee—along with their respective chairs—have announced a new joint fundraising agreement called “The Majority Trust 2010″ ahead of the midterm elections.

“The Majority Trust is proof that Republicans are not only united in our goal of winning back the majority, we are also mutually committed to ensuring that we have the resources necessary to be successful,” the GOP leaders said in a joint statement. “As with any other joint fundraising committees we are part of, this entity will be used in those races and states where all three committees stand to benefit.

“The Majority Trust is set up to directly benefit House and Senate candidates who will become part of the new leadership that voters are calling for in Washington,” they added. “We are committed to working together to retire Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi and make sure this Democrat majority pays the price for the radical and unpopular agenda it is imposing.”

This is good news for Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey, and for all the party’s congressional candidates.

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Philadelphia’s top filmmaker, Tigre Hill, spent the better part of four years unraveling the mystery behind the man, and what made him into the man he has become, and most importantly, why he shot Officer Daniel Faulkner. Hill doesn’t show one side of the argument—he interviews both sides, and does so with fairness and objectivity. Abu-Jamal, the black journalist turned cab driver, has become a cause celebre. But Hill painstakingly researches and uncovers previously undisclosed information, especially, “rare new insight” and asserts that the killing was premeditated.

This groundbreaking film includes on-camera interviews with parties from both sides that include widow Maureen Faulkner; Gov. Ed Rendell; prosecutor Joe McGill; Former Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham, and current D.A. Seth Williams; Abu-Jamal attorney Robert Bryan; Hollywood celebrities Ed Asner, Mike Farrell, Danny Glover, and Sister Helen Prejean of “Dead Men Walking” fame; City Councilman Jack Kelly; former Philadelphia police commissioner Sylvester Johnson; Pam Africa, head of The International Concerned Friends and Family of Mumia Abu-Jamal and close ally of MOVE founder John Africa; author David Horowitz,  and radio talk show host Michael Smerconish. Investigative journalist Gerald Posner advised on the movie’s production.

For anyone who is familiar with Hill’s amazing film, “Shame of the City” that documented the bug planted in Mayor Street’s office, and his victory over Sam Katz, you know this film will become the talk not just of Philadelphia—but of the country. Hill captures the passion, belief and vehemence that is the core and substance of this movie.

Philadelphia’s own Kevin Kelly is executive producer.

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There is a growing sentiment in the 8th District of discontent, fear, and anger. This video calls a spade a spade.

Per the usual disclosure, I work for Republican Mike Fitzpatrick, who is Congressman Patrick Murphy’s (D-8) opponent.

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This is the first primary that Suburban Snapshot can remember having so much excitement at the heart of it.

Yes, the usual disclosures, I’m working for both Mike Fitzpatrick and Brian Haughton in the 8th and 13th District. But regardless, James Jones and Ira Hoffman have become my friends who will be the future of the Bucks County GOP, as their campaigns were very positive. And yes, I’ve written some good stuff about them. They also conducted themselves with decorum, finesse, and a gentlemanly demeanor. Having an open primary in Bucks County really did bring out the best in most of the candidates.

Regarding the 13th, I know both Josh Quinter and Dee Adcock—nice men. Both have campaigns that are well financed as is evidenced by the signs and mailers. But don’t discount Haughton. He has pluck, an “in your face” persona which is definitely something a candidate needs to beat Allyson Schwartz. Quinter and Adcock are fine candidates, but give Haughton a second look. He has the backing of the firefighters, policemen, the Philly GOP, and lots of workers. He could just be the candidate to send Schwartz packing.

The press is having a field day with the Tea Party movement; endorsements; the grassroots and netroots that are exploding around the campaigns. This is a really energized conservative primary election. Here in Montgomery County, we usually get around 17 percent for a midterm primary. We are hoping for a better turnout.

In sum: I go by my feelings, gut—and my intuition. In the 8th, Fitzpatrick has the name recognition, fundraising capability, and ability to “go the distance” when it comes to beating Patrick Murphy in November. Just looking at Fitzpatrick’s participation in the numerous Tea Party debates, health care forums, and hundreds of meet ‘ n greets, it is obvious this candidate is the one that has all the chutzpah to campaign, go toe-to-toe against Murphy, and get the 8th back in conservative hands. In the 13th, Haughton can win, especially if the vote is split in Montco.

Tomorrow though, begins a new page for all of us here at Suburban Snapshot. We will support who wins these primaries. We will be dignified and congratulate the winners and the losers, because those who don’t win still deserve congratulations for hanging in and following through.

Those who do not emerge victorious will be back—and make the Republican Party stronger and better. Remember, it took Abraham Lincoln at least four tries to get elected—and he did some pretty great things for our country.

Present and former GOP leaders were in the room, as well as committee members, state Representative Kate Harper and state Senator Stewart Greenleaf.

The candidates for this year, as well as those lining up for next year, were working the room. The talk was all about the May 18 primary.

If the night was any inclincation, once we get past the primary, November 2 could be an excellent Election Day for Republicans.