LEFTOVERS: Corbett’s spokesman, a Rohrer write-in, a Walt Hufford sighting

Tom Corbett’s spokesman is going from government to politics. Kevin Harley, Corbett’s main press man at the Attorney General’s office, will now be the chief spokesman of the Republican’s gubernatorial campaign, PoliticsPA full story

June 7, 2010 at 4:00 pm | Comments (4)

Gerlach says he’s got half-a-million in commitments; only $5K on hand

Congressman Jim Gerlach’s (R-6) campaign on Friday tried to show that refilling his federal campaign coffers after he decided to seek reelection would be a cinch, saying that $525,000 in fundraising “commitments” had already been received.

After embarking on a run for governor, Gerlach decided earlier in January to run for another term in the 6th District again. The numbers his campaign provided were impossible to independently verify, since they referred to money committed, not…

January 30, 2010 at 4:42 pm | Comments (3)

Sixth District GOP hopefuls to debate next month

The Republicans vying for the party’s nomination in the 6th Congressional District will share a stage for the first time next month, when they come together for a debate hosted by the Pennsylvania Conservative Council.

Incumbent Congressman Jim Gerlach, businessman Steven Welch, geologist Walt Hufford and Tea Party activist Patrick Sellers are all expected to attend. The debate is scheduled for Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. at Great Valley High School in Malvern. It will…

January 28, 2010 at 12:17 pm | Comments (7)

Aide says Hufford’s in for now

Geologist Walt Hufford isn’t jumping ship just yet.

Shortly after Congressman Jim Gerlach (R-6) announced that he’s seeking reelection, political consultant Robert Miner said Hufford, a Republican, is “staying in, as of now.”

“Right now, Walt’s in the race, and he welcomes the congressman back to the race,” Miner said.

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January 8, 2010 at 1:10 pm | Comments (1)

EXCLUSIVE: Geologist to run for Republican primary in 6th District

Just when it looked like the crowded GOP primary in the 6th Congressional District was

December 16, 2009 at 11:51 am | Comments (7)