Trump comes to Bucks, McGinty plays basketball and Khzir Khan does an ad for Hillary Clinton. Plus, last week’s Ups & Downs! Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!
10/21 Ups & Downs: Arrests, cash and an ex-wife. See who made this week’s list!
Trump Entertains the Faithful at Bucks County Rally: The GOP nominee came to Newtown on Friday night.
PA-Sen: McGinty Plays Basketball in New Ad (VIDEO): The Democratic challenger also took some shots at her opponent.
Khan Stars in New Clinton TV Spot (VIDEO): The father of a fallen soldier who stole the show at the DNC is featured in a new ad.
Sunday Show Preview: October 23, 2016: We take a look at the Sunday morning political talk shows that will air throughout the state.
Statewide
City and State: Who the winners and losers will be during this election season in PA
City and State: Protests continue amongst the teachers unions
State House Sound Bites: Protests at state colleges will not end
State House Sound Bites: PA Secretary of State says voter fraud is without merit
State House Sound Bites: APSCUF orders faculty members to leave the picket lines and return to work
WITF: Clinton looks past Trump and seeks to help other Democrats
Philadelphia
Inquirer: Trump’s ‘rigged election’ claim resonates with some GOP poll workers in Philly
Inquirer: Viewing the Pa. Senate race from the ‘burbs
Inquirer: Bucks native’s key role in Bridgegate trial
Philly Voice: In Pa., Trump vows to sue ‘every one’ of his female accusers
Philly Voice: There’s another Penn grad running for POTUS — as a write-in — and he’s vying for Trump’s votes
WHYY Newsworks: Changes to state law boosts reinvestment funds available to communities
WHYY Newsworks: In Philly, Clinton weighs in on Pennsylvania’s tight race for U.S. Senate
Philadelphia Business Journal: New Chamber head John Fry says Phila. lacks a sense of urgency: Here’s what business leaders think
Philadelphia Business Journal: Vetri, Drexel set opening date for pay-what-you-can restaurant
SEPA
Bucks County Courier-Times: Requests for absentee ballots high in Bucks, Montgomery counties
Delco Daily Times: 161st House race the one to watch in Delco
Montgomery Media: Newcomer Fagan challenges Stephens for 151st District seat
Daily Local News: Rubinstein’s sells West Chester building to shift focus
Pottstown Mercury: Pottstown Picnic With Police unites community with law enforcement
Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: VP Biden will campaign at Chatham University on Tuesday
Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania Republicans sue to allow poll to cross country lines
Post-Gazette: Incumbents appear safe in U.S. House races
WESA: Trump, Clinton hitting the campaign trail in PA
Pittsburgh Business Times: State-owned universities strike ends with tentative agreement
Southwest
Beaver County Times: Rothfus once again far ahead of McClelland in fundraising
Beaver County Times: McClelland calls on Rothfus to denounce Trump for questioning election
Beaver County Times: State legislator candidates talk jobs, tolls, Shell
Altoona Mirror: Revenue department to give out rebates
NEPA
Times-Tribune: Tort filings rising
Citizens Voice: Truancy rate on the rise
Citizens Voice: Boback faces third-party challengers
Citizens Voice: County among most litigious
News Item: Legislation would mandate education on organ donation
South Central
Patriot-News: Philly DA assigning extra monitors to the polls on election day
Patriot-News: Ending faculty strike ‘took a lot of effort from everyone involved’: Gov. Tom Wolf
Cumberlink: Fiscal hawk Toomey faces tougher crowd in re-election bid
York Daily Report: Central Pa. reacts to Trump concession stance, final debate
York Dispatch: Commissioners, party heads discuss politics with students
Lancaster Online: Race for state Senate: Scott Martin and Greg Paulson would bring different perspectives to Harrisburg
Lancaster Online: Summit teaches school district of lancaster seventh grade girls about empowerment
Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: In U.S. Senate battle of ethics, claims overstate evidence of wrongdoing
Reading Eagle: Berks County Democrats express optimism at fall dinner
WFMZ: Easton mayor responds to lawsuit filed by family of man fatally shot
Leigh High Valley Live: Time Kaine returning to Lehigh valley
North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Governor to tour flood damage in Centre County
Sun Gazette: Two candidates will face off in the state 84th House District in the Nov 8 general election
Erie Times-News: Erie School District sees one way out – state help
Opinion
Inquirer: Clinton easily the best candidate for president
Inquirer: Toomey the better choice on economic issues
Bucks County Courier-Times: A good bill but flawed
Patriot-News: Democrat Josh Shapiro is best qualified to be Pa. Attorney General
Patriot-News: In the 15th Senate District, Democrat Rob Teplitz has earned re-election
Post-Gazette: Chilling council speech: A silly proposal to fine members for loose lips
Post-Gazette: Harrisburg fiddles: Lawmakers are busy avoiding the big topics
Blogs
Commonwealth Foundation: Why PA natives want pension reform
Commonwealth Foundation: APSCUF threatens faculty members on strike
2 Political Junkies: Pat Toomey provides an update regarding support for Trump