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Sestak won't run for Pa. governor; might seek rematch with Sen. Toomey in 2016
Associated PressFormer U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak has ruled out a campaign for Pennsylvania governor, but he said Tuesday that he is seriously exploring another run for U.S. Senate, possibly setting up a rematch against Republican Sen. Pat Toomey in 2016. Sestak said he...Tags: Elections, Government, Regional Authority, Democratic Party, Parties and Movements
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Former U.S. Sen. Specter dies at 82
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, the outspoken Pennsylvania centrist whose switch from Republican to Democrat ended a 30-year career in which he played a pivotal role in several Supreme Court nominations, died Sunday. He was 82. Specter, who announced in...
Tags: Lawyers, Barack Obama, Parties and Movements, John Connally, Republican Party
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Letters to the Editor - April 21
Participate in our 9/11 memorial To the editor: The Franklin County, Pa., 9/11 Veterans Memorial is under construction. It is located at Letterkenny Army Depot beside the historic chapel. It will be dedicated May 19 with a VIP ceremony thanks to a...Tags: Elections, Voting, Human Interest, U.S. Senate, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Deja vu: Sestak vs. Toomey
WASHINGTON — Joe Sestak is readying for a rematch. The retired Navy admiral and former congressman from Delaware County announced Tuesday via email blast that he's formed an exploratory committee to run for the U.S. Senate in 2016. Sestak, a...
Tags: Allentown, Elections, Gun Control, Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), Government
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Sestak preps for Toomey rematch in 2016
Call Washington BureauThe Admiral is readying for a rematch. Former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, who has played it coy since his narrow loss to Pat Toomey in the grueling 2010 Senate race, announced Tuesday morning by email that he's formed an exploratory committee to run again for...Tags: Republican Party, Elections, Arlen Specter, Democratic Party, Federal Election Commission
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Poll: Three Democratic challengers would easily beat Republican Gov. Tom Corbett in 2014 re-election
Republican Gov. Tom Corbett would get trounced by any one of three Democrats if the gubernatorial election were to be held today, in part because he would lose the independent and female vote by large margins, according to the latest Quinnipiac University...Tags: Allentown, Elections, Environmental Politics, Government, Barack Obama
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Poll: Three Democratic challengers would easily beat Republican Gov. Tom Corbett in 2014 contest
Republican Gov. Tom Corbett would get trounced by any one of three Democrats if the gubernatorial election were held today, in part because he would lose the independent and female vote by large margins, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll....Tags: Allentown, Elections, Environmental Politics, Barack Obama, Government
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Qpoll: Pawlowski, Sestak top potential Dem challengers against Corbett
Call Washington BureauIf Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski faced Gov. Tom Corbett in a Pennsylvania gubernatorial matchup today he would win. Pawlowski, who has hinted at an interest in the 2014 governor's race, performs at the top of the list of potential Democratic challengers,...Tags: Allentown, Elections, Government, Regional Authority, Polls
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Hagel, Defense Secretary pick, tough sell for Toomey
Call Washington BureauPresident Obama's pick to be his U.S. Defense Secretary may have a particularly difficult time winning over one Pennsylvania GOP senator. Pat Toomey is sure not to forget former Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel's very public endorsement of Democrat...Tags: Republican Party, Elections, Arlen Specter, Barack Obama, Israel
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DeMint's Pennsylvania political legacy
Call Washington BureauJim DeMint, the Tea Party kingmaker who announced his resignation from the U.S. Senate Thursday to head a Washington-based conservative think tank, left an indelible mark on the world of Pennsylvania politics. It was DeMint, who during the infancy of...Tags: Republican Party, Jim DeMint, Elections, Arlen Specter, Democratic Party
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Smith spent more than $20 million on U.S. Senate run
Call Washington BureauIn the end, Republican Tom Smith spent $20.8 million, $16.8 million of which was his own money, on his failed run for the U.S. Senate against Democrat incumbent Bob Casey. Casey, who retained his seat by 9.1 points and around 500,000 votes, spent around...Tags: Elections, Federal Election Commission, U.S. Senate, Politics
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In Harrisburg, Sharpton rallies the troops.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekA state court decision blocking Pennsylvania’s controversial voter identification law has to be followed-up with massive turnout at the polls on Election Day, political activist and cable television host Al Sharpton said Friday. Speaking after a...
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