| 2010 Races State |
| U.S. CONGRESS |
| 2010 Races Federal |
| GOVERNOR |
| DEMOCRATS Jack Wagner Dan Onorato Chris Doherty Joe Hoeffel Tom Knox--out of race |
| U.S. SENATE |
| STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
| STATE SENATE |
| DISTRICT 37 Tom Creighton |
| HEARD IN HARRISBURG |
| HEARD IN LANCASTER COUNTY |
| Breaking News (Click on the link to go to the story) |
| REPUBLICANS Tom Corbett Sam Rohrer Robert Allen Mansfield Jim Gerlach--out of race |
| DEMOCRATS Lois Herr John McClure--out of race |
| REPUBLICANS Joe Pitts |
| THE WORD |
| LT. GOVERNOR |
| DEMOCRATS Jonathan Saidel Doris Smith-Ribner |
| REPUBLICANS Jim Cawley Carol Aichele Nick DiFrancesco Rick Schenker Steve Johnson Tom Killion Joe Watkins Russ Diamond Chet Beiler Greg Sahd--out of race |
| DISTRICT 43 Scott Boyd |
| DISTRICT 48 Dave Hickernell |
| DISTRICT 97 John Bear |
| DISTRICT 99 Gordon Denlinger |
| DISTRICT 100 Bryan Cutler |
| DISTRICT 36 Mike Brubaker |
| STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 41 (Katie True Retirement) |
| DEMOCRATS |
| REPUBLICANS Ryan Aument Brett Miller |
| INDEPENDENT Rich Gordon |
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LANCASTER EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE!
Brett Miller to run in the 41st District (LANCASTER EXPRESS)
Brett Miller to run in the 41st District (LANCASTER EXPRESS)
| FEBRUARY 1, 2009 |
| ARCHIVES (Click on the link to go to the story) |
Dumeyer, Pickard won't seek Representative Katie True's seat in the 41st District
(Lancaster Newspapers)
(Lancaster Newspapers)
PA State Representatives Cutler, Denlinger & Krieger call for part-time
legislators. (LANCASTER EXPRESS)
legislators. (LANCASTER EXPRESS)
Indicted legislator leaning toward re-election bid despite calls for his
resignation. (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
resignation. (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Pennsylvania Capitol calendars weren't printed this year in cost cutting move
(Harrisburg Patriot-News)
(Harrisburg Patriot-News)
Democrat Tom Knox to leave race for Governor today--expected to endorse
Onorato. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Onorato. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Specter pulls significantly ahead of Sestak, doesn't underestimate Toomey.
(Harrisburg Patriot News)
(Harrisburg Patriot News)
It's no secret that Republican State Attorney
General, Tom Corbett is viewed by many as the
front runner in the upcoming election for
Governor. However, Corbett's future success
appears to hinge on convictions in the
"Bonusgate" trials. The acquittal of Sean Ramaley
was seen by many as an indication that Corbett's
cases were not as strong as he wanted some to
believe. Additionally, the group who recently
pleaded guilty, are now turning evidence in the
Mike Veon case, which would appear to be what
was always intended. So what does all this mean?
For insiders it means that Mike Veon better go
down hard or Tom Corbett may actually be serving
a full second term as Attorney General.
General, Tom Corbett is viewed by many as the
front runner in the upcoming election for
Governor. However, Corbett's future success
appears to hinge on convictions in the
"Bonusgate" trials. The acquittal of Sean Ramaley
was seen by many as an indication that Corbett's
cases were not as strong as he wanted some to
believe. Additionally, the group who recently
pleaded guilty, are now turning evidence in the
Mike Veon case, which would appear to be what
was always intended. So what does all this mean?
For insiders it means that Mike Veon better go
down hard or Tom Corbett may actually be serving
a full second term as Attorney General.
Rumors are rampant that the Republicans have
found a candidate to run against State
Representative Mike Sturla (D-96). Sturla has
been called to testify in the Mike Veon trial and the
question on everyone's lips is--why? Still the very
popular Sturla would be hard to beat unless
something very big happens. For his part, Sturla
told reporters that he has "no idea" why he is
being called to testify. Chances are we'll find out
sooner rather than later.
found a candidate to run against State
Representative Mike Sturla (D-96). Sturla has
been called to testify in the Mike Veon trial and the
question on everyone's lips is--why? Still the very
popular Sturla would be hard to beat unless
something very big happens. For his part, Sturla
told reporters that he has "no idea" why he is
being called to testify. Chances are we'll find out
sooner rather than later.
There is some interesting "behind the scenes"
maneuvering going on in the race to fill the State
Representative seat in the 41st District. Right
now, for those of you who are not there, you
should be glad you're not a committee person.
maneuvering going on in the race to fill the State
Representative seat in the 41st District. Right
now, for those of you who are not there, you
should be glad you're not a committee person.
The decision by Democrat Keith McCall not to run
for reelection has thrown the House of
Representatives into some turmoil. McCall, seen
as someone who tried to respect both sides of the
aisle was the Speaker of the House and his
decision means that position will become an open
one. Republicans, hoping to regain the majority in
November are thrilled with also regaining the
Speaker's position. Democrats, scrambling to hold
on to their majority are already jockeying to find a
suitable replacement for McCall. They have a
huge problem however. Todd Eachus is the
natural successor, but Eachus has been linked to
"Bonusgate" and privately many, even from his
own party, feel he represents too much of the
"good old boy" mentality that has led to the
perception that legislators are corrupt. Tales of
his 'tough guy" tactics are told up and down the
halls. Keith McCall is the lucky one. Still young at
50, he's served for 27 years and will get
approximately $90,000 a year in retirement. Plus
he leaves with his good reputation intact a
significant accomplishment.
for reelection has thrown the House of
Representatives into some turmoil. McCall, seen
as someone who tried to respect both sides of the
aisle was the Speaker of the House and his
decision means that position will become an open
one. Republicans, hoping to regain the majority in
November are thrilled with also regaining the
Speaker's position. Democrats, scrambling to hold
on to their majority are already jockeying to find a
suitable replacement for McCall. They have a
huge problem however. Todd Eachus is the
natural successor, but Eachus has been linked to
"Bonusgate" and privately many, even from his
own party, feel he represents too much of the
"good old boy" mentality that has led to the
perception that legislators are corrupt. Tales of
his 'tough guy" tactics are told up and down the
halls. Keith McCall is the lucky one. Still young at
50, he's served for 27 years and will get
approximately $90,000 a year in retirement. Plus
he leaves with his good reputation intact a
significant accomplishment.
The 41st has many people watching and what they
are saying is: When will the Republican Caucus
learn? Loyalty is an admirable trait but not if that
loyalty brings you in direct conflict with the duties
of your position. It's a simple mathematical
equation: Working for candidate + employed by
the caucus = conflict of interest. This has
happened before and usually those "assisted"
candidates lose. Maybe it's time for someone in
authority to step up and say enough is enough.
are saying is: When will the Republican Caucus
learn? Loyalty is an admirable trait but not if that
loyalty brings you in direct conflict with the duties
of your position. It's a simple mathematical
equation: Working for candidate + employed by
the caucus = conflict of interest. This has
happened before and usually those "assisted"
candidates lose. Maybe it's time for someone in
authority to step up and say enough is enough.
Could Charlie Smithgall run for another office?
You just might live to see it, but it might not be
what you think.
You just might live to see it, but it might not be
what you think.
| STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 96 |
| DEMOCRATS Mike Sturla |
| REPUBLICANS Tom Garman |
LANCASTER EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE!
Mike Sturla to face challenger in 96th. Republican Tom Garman declares!
(LANCASTER EXPRESS)
Mike Sturla to face challenger in 96th. Republican Tom Garman declares!
(LANCASTER EXPRESS)