Speculation about future elections are never far removed from the conversation of Pennsylvania’s political class, and Republicans and Democrats alike are already musing about who might seek their nomination for governor a... [more]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR...
Dear Reader:
As the dust settles from the primary campaigns, and the vast entourages of staff members and journalists who follow the presidential candidates across the country depart, what lasting impact will the 2... [more]
THE BIG WINNER
There can be no question which state politician gained the most in Tuesday’s balloting. Governor Ed Rendell threw himself body and soul into Hillary Clinton’s primary campaign, taking risks a less audacious politician wo... [more]
THE MORTGAGE CRISIS: SOLUTIONS AND SCARS (Part 3 of a 3-part series)
Lawmakers in D.C. and in statehouses across the country are working on legislation to address the mortgage crisis?from bailouts to both homeowners and businesses, to strengthening anti-predatory lending laws and increasin... [more]
SAILING ON
Two years ago, voter unhappiness about the legislative pay raise cost the two top Republicans in the state Senate their posts. At the time, we noted that this might mean the end to the cohesive, disciplined leadership th... [more]
THE MODERATE INFLUENCE IN THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE
We have written previously about how moderates are influencing the presidential race, pertaining mostly to John McCain’s surge of support to cinch the nomination for the Republicans. Now, with the Democratic race for the ... [more]
A LAST LOOK BACK
Despite the drubbing Republican candidates for Congress received in 2006, two of the most closely watched races in this spring’s primary were Republican primaries for nomination to the House of Representatives. The free-... [more]
SO MUCH FOR THAT
Two years ago, much was written about the resurgence of hard-core conservatives in the ranks of Pennsylvania Republicans as more than a dozen legislators were defeated for re-nomination, including two of the most prominen... [more]
RENDELL APPOINTS QUEEN BEE OF OPEN RECORDS
On April 24, Ed Rendell appointed Terry Mutchler as the first executive director of the Office of Open Records. More than one person has asked “who exactly is Terry Mutchler?”
First, she is not a former state legis... [more]
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
May 22: Thirty-day post election campaign expense report for candidates, PACs, and lobbyists due.
August 1: Last day to file for independent and third-party candidates.
September 23: Sixth Tuesday campaig... [more]
NOT SO FAST?
We had earlier noted the political demise of first-term state Representative Frank Shimkus, who was removed from the ballot after irregularities were found in his nominating petitions. Shimkus, however, secured the Repub... [more]
FROM THE BARSTOOL
Expect to hear more in the next several months about reforms to the workings of the Gaming Control Board after the indictment of casino owner Louis DeNaples earlier this year. Beyond the merit of any given proposal, Repu... [more]
PA REPORT STOCK EXCHANGE
ED RENDELL, GOVERNOR, 100,
8Pennsylvania's CEO rises on his impressive performance in elevating National CEO candidate Clinton on April 22nd. This high-pric... [more]
