The progressive or left wing of the party expects their agenda and street corner politics to tilt the House in their direction.
Garrity gains endorsement for governor from PA GOP
The endorsement, which was not unanimous via voice vote, comes from a vote of the full body of the Republican State Committee.
Presler’s EVA spearheads ‘Vote No’ effort on Dem judge retentions
Scott Presler and his colleagues at Early Vote Action say, “Disrupt the status quo. Vote No!”
Moderate Democrats are not moderates
Even more than Republicans, elected Democrats vote the same way, and their activists demand unity of thought.
Dem Harvie supports socialized medicine, but says voters aren’t ready
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Jr. says he supports universal health care. He just doesn’t think Democrats can afford to run on it.
From GOP to DNC: Tracy Hunt joins Dem primary to take on Fitzpatrick
Attorney Tracy Hunt is joining County Commissioner Bob Harvie and Rob Strickler in the race for the Democratic congressional nomination.
William Hillman: Independent voters — The new key to victory in Pennsylvania elections
Pennsylvania independents are an increasingly pivotal force in determining electoral outcomes.
Pat Wandling: The race is on
Judge and school board hopefuls want party endorsements as much as other candidates. That makes them political, despite arguments for cross-filing.
Doylestown Dems’ public fundraising relationship with local business reveals double standard
For three months after a state investigation led Doylestown Democrats to refund campaign donations from three businesses, the party continued to advertise its fundraising partnership with one of them. Philadelphia-area companies have faced intemperate backlashes over far more tenuous — and legally sound — dealings with Republicans and conservatives.
Publius Pax: The GOP can’t take Upper Bucks for granted anymore
The times are a-changing, and the local Republican leadership seems content to look the other way.