Two state senators endorse Schroder

Further underscoring his support among elected officials in the 6th Congressional District, state Representative Curt Schroder’s (R-Chester) campaign announced Tuesday that it had been endorsed by two more members of the state Senate.

State Senators Mike Folmer (R-Berks) and Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) both backed Schroder in the crowded GOP primary to succeed departing incumbent Jim Gerlach. The announcement came a day after Chester County Recorder of Deeds Ryan Costello full story

December 8, 2009 at 10:33 am | Comments (2)

Welch catches some heat in the conservative blogosphere

As the Republican Party grapples with whether to expand its political tent or allow only the most ideologically pure candidates to carry its banner, conservative bloggers have played an increasing role in policing party candidates’ perceived fitness for office. It is this new political dynamic that briefly made 6th District congressional candidate Steven Welch a conservative target this week.

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December 7, 2009 at 7:30 am | Comments (16)

Rohrer, other area lawmakers endorse Schroder in PA-6

Several area state lawmakers on Monday through their support behind state Representative Curt Schroder’s (R-Chester) 6th District congressional bid, underscoring that Schroder could find his strongest insider backing from his Harrisburg colleagues.

In a statement, Schroder’s campaign announced endorsements from state Representatives Tim Hennessey; Chris Ross; Sam Rohrer; Jim Cox; Doug Reichley; Kate Harper and Michael Vereb.

“I am pleased and honored to have the support of colleagues who know me well and have worked…

November 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm | Comments (5)

Cohen officially gets into PA-6 GOP primary

Former Thornburgh administration Revenue Secretary Howard Cohen formally entered the race for Congress in the 6th District Thursday, promising to campaign in a “civil manner and with an adherence to authentic, conservative Republican principles.”

Cohen’s candidacy makes the GOP primary to replace incumbent Jim Gerlach a four-way race, and undoubtedly one of the most interesting House primaries in the state. As a longtime worker in state and federal government who has never sought elected office,

November 12, 2009 at 12:54 pm | Comments (4)

Former Thornburgh aide poised to enter PA-6 race

A former Revenue Secretary in the Thornburgh administration with a resume deep on government service and academia is set to formally declare his candidacy in the 6th Congressional District, adding another Republican to what has quickly become one of the most crowded, competitive primaries in the state.

Howard Cohen, who runs a business consulting firm in Bala Cynwyd, told pa2010.com that he is likely to make an official announcement next week. But he has already…

November 2, 2009 at 3:05 pm | Comments (9)

Costello downplays fundraising, calls on opponents to match endorsement pledge

Chester County Recorder of Deeds Ryan Costello sought to play down the importance of early fundraising numbers this week, saying he is focused on helping local GOP candidates in next month’s election “as requested by Republican Party leaders.”

Costello, who is running for Congress in the 6th District, did say he had raised $30,000 as of the third quarter filing deadline, and that he did so without holding fundraisers or soliciting contributions from local Republican…

October 14, 2009 at 11:12 am | Comments (3)

Schroder has about $87K on hand

State Representative Curt Schroder’s (R-Chester) Congressional campaign raised just under $88,000 during the third quarter, finishing the period with almost $87,000 in cash on hand, according to new

October 13, 2009 at 2:09 pm | Comments (8)

Welch loaned his campaign half-a-million dollars

For those wondering whether Republican Steven Welch would shell out the dough for his own Congressional campaign, the answer has emerged.

Welch, a wealthy businessman running in the 6th District, made a loan of $500,000 to his campaign last quarter, according to

October 13, 2009 at 1:41 pm | Comments (9)

Source: Welch has half-a-million on hand (Updated)

Republican Congressional candidate Steven Welch ended the third quarter with more than $500,000 in campaign cash on hand, a campaign insider told pa2010.com.

Welch, who is running in the 6th District, did not report any fundraising last quarter, when he was still gearing up for a run in the 7th District instead. He now faces a crowded primary against Chester County Recorder of Deeds Ryan Costello and state Representative Curt Schroder (R-Chester).

The campaign was…

October 9, 2009 at 12:07 pm | Comments (13)

Not so suddenly, Pa. becomes ground zero for competitive House races

First, Joe Sestak left his seat open to take on Arlen Specter. Then, Jim Gerlach said goodbye to his hard-to-defend seat to pOh, and there’s still those a href="http://www.pa2010.com/2009/08/for-dems-in-conservative-districts-2010-could-be-a-rough-ride/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.pa2010.com']);return TrackClick("http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pa2010.com%2F2009%2F08%2Ffor-dems-in-conservative-districts-2010-could-be-a-rough-ride%2F','freshman+and+sophomore+Democrats+who+have+to+defend+conservative+districts')" target="_blank">freshman and sophomore Democrats who have to defend…

October 6, 2009 at 9:33 am | Comments (1)