A GOP poll has bad news for Gov. Corbett, Matt Cartwright gets in a twitter fight and we have video highlights of the Capitol softball game. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

SP&R Poll: Corbett Approval Negative, 58%-33%: The Republican polling firm found Gov. Corbett’s approval rating dropped to 33%. The survey also found 45% of respondents strongly disapprove of the Governor’s job performance.

Twitter Fight! Rep. Cartwright Calls Constituent “Troll”: Rep. Matt Cartwright got caught up in a twitter battle over some of his recent votes connected to the shutdown. His account accused his conservative critics of trolling him.

Video: Lawmaker Softball 2 Top Plays: Monday saw a thrilling contest in the Capitol softball game between western and eastern PA. Thanks to PCN, we bring you the offensive and defensive highlights of the game.

Buctober Brings Out Politicians’ Inner Pirates: With the Pittsburgh Pirates advancing to the NLDS for the first time since 1992, PA pols were out in force in support of the black and gold. The Jolly Roger flag is even hanging from the Governor’s Mansion.

Five PA Republicans Now Support Clean CR: Five Pennsylvania Republican congressmen have called for a “clean” CR in order to end the government shutdown. Whether that can end this whole saga, however, remains to be seen.

Reader Poll: When will the government shutdown end?: With the shutdown entering its third day, we ask the readers how long they think it will last. Could it take us to the debt ceiling or even beyond?

Reader Poll: Litz Most Likely to Go First: We asked you what Democratic gubernatorial candidate was most likely to drop out of the race first. The dubious honor went to Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz.

Statewide
Roll Call: Charlie Dent, the New GOP Voice of Moderation
Capitolwire: Property tax elimination amendment fails in House
Capitolwire: PA’s September tax revenue collections outperform expectations, but by only a bit
Capitolwire: OFF THE FLOOR: ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ SB 1 vote put off as transportation negotiations heat up
PA Independent: Corbett administration not keen on borrowing billions to pay-off pension debt
PA Independent: WATCHBLOG: How they voted: PA House members say no to property tax elimination amendment
StateImpactPA: Philly refinery unveils new rail facility for Bakken crude transport, sets sights on Marcellus
StateImpactPA: Democratic Congressional report finds gas leaks cost U.S. consumers billions
StateImpactPA: Report: DCNR quietly begins gas drilling study in Bucks, Montgomery Counties

Philadelphia
Inquirer: FIve Phila.-area congressmen break with GOP
Inquirer: Pa. House eyes property tax reform, transportation funds
Commonwealth Confidential: Joe Conti: Defender of State Store clerks everywhere
WHYY Newsworks: Can area congressmen restart the government?
WHYY Newsworks: Transportation funding linked to Pa. wage concessions from unions
WHYY Newsworks: School property tax alternatives win approval in Pa. House
WHYY Newsworks: Insurance marketplace website still tied up on second day
WHYY Newsworks: Scrabble prodigy OUTDOES Philly councilman
Philly Now: New poll has Corbett down, but ‘imagine what a real poll would show’
KYW Newsradio: Pollster Says Most Pennsylvanians Not Riled Up Over Gay Marriage Issue

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Limerick authority donates $10,000 to community organizations
Delco Daily Times: Pathways PA offers help with affordable Affordable Care Act
Montgomery Media: Former White House staffer speaks about Affordable Care Act at Penn Foundation in West Rockhill
Bucks Local News: Yardley Borough Council President: Letters sent to legislators voicing concern over air traffic at Trenton-Mercer Airport

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Trust, loyalty led AG Kane to move cousin from campaign to state staff
KDKA: State Senator Working to Shut Down Illegal Gambling Parlors
WTAE: Shut-out western Pennsylvania federal workers protest shutdown
Early Returns: State legislators rise to the defense of our national motto
Tribune Review: Pa.’s share of tobacco settlement money could be sharply reduced
Tribune Review: Social security services, parks affected in stalemate
Tribune Review: Federal insurance website overwhelmed by traffic, glitches on first day
Post-Gazette: Districts seek Pa. state test result changes

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Local ACA help is hard to find, but more is on the way
Altoona-Mirror: Shuster faults Obama for issues
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Action possible on right-to-work bill
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Why Conemaugh Health System could soon pay more in taxes

NEPA
Times Leader: First Lady Susan Corbett touts libraries in Scranton
Times Leader: Election tradition down for count
Times Leader: Former teacher union president pleads guilty to embezzlement
Times-Tribune: Scranton vet pension bills clear Senate panel
Times-Tribune: Scranton’s pension plans on fast road to ruin

South Central
Patriot News: Government shutdown closes the Army Heritage Center in Carlisle, furloughs military employees
Patriot News: Pa. House passes Rep. Mike Regan’s anti-child luring bill
Patriot News: Health insurance exchange Day 2: problems persist
Patriot News: Pennsylvania House passes new school property tax reform effort on bipartisan vote; bill now moves to Senate
Patriot News: Former Harrisburg mayoral candidate planning debate between remaining contenders
York Daily Record: Pa. House passes Rep. Seth Grove’s property tax reform legislation
Lancaster Intelligencer: Adamstown council votes 5-2 to join Northern Regional police
Lebanon Daily News: Affordable Care Act gets mixed reviews from Lebanon County employers

Lehigh Valley
Express-Times: Pennsylvania health care exchange plagued by glitches on second day
WFMZ: State Senate votes to strengthen child abuse laws
WFMZ: Tobyhanna Army Depot not affected by shutdown
WFMZ: Excavation of superfund site delayed due to shutdown
Reading Eagle: Unemployment rate in Berks County rises slightly
Reading Eagle: State House rejects Rep. Jim Cox’s school tax plan
Morning Call: Charlie Dent won’t be hurt politically for challenging party leaders over shutdown strategy
Morning Call: Charlie Dent can’t convince GOP to fund government

North by Northwest
Sun-Gazette: Tweeting the senator
Sun-Gazette: Court impacted by partial government shutdown
Bradford Era: Unemployment Rates Spike Locally
Bradford Era: Shutdown Leaves Erie VA Open, Closes Some Rec Areas
Bradford Era: Gov’t Shutdown Not Sitting Well With Bradfordians
Express: Federal disaster aid coming to Clinton County
Wellsboro Gazette: Potter officials review 2012 Impact Fees
Meadville Tribune: State House votes on school property tax change bill
Venango County Daily News: Venango, Crawford Counties Declared Eligible For Federal Storm Damage Aid
Progress News: County OKs agreement with City of DuBois
Times Observer: Noticeable effects won’t be felt here for some time
Onward State: Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco to Read at Penn State
Centre Daily Times: Centre County impact light, will worsen as shutdown goes on

Opinions
Stu Shapiro, PCHA, Inquirer: Support Corbett’s Medicaid plan
Brian Duke, Patriot News: Here’s why Gov. Corbett’s healthcare plan is a win for seniors
Express-Times: Pull the curtain on GOP theatrics
Times Observer: Thompson then and now
Delco Daily Times: Freind: Republicans have shutdown on good ideas
Tribune Review: The shutdown: Who’s ‘crazy’? Why, the Democrats of course
Times-Tribune: Barletta, Marino should break ranks

Blogs
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Will Obamacare Kill Gracedale and Cedarbrook?
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: The Pit and the Pendulum
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Peg Ferraro on Northampton County Issues
John Hanger’s Facts of The Day: Biodiesel Industry Sets New Production Records–Monthly And Annual
John Hanger’s Facts of The Day: Shock Fact: 78% Of Marcellus Wells Already Have Paid Off All Costs And So Industry Can Pay To Meet Tough Rules
Above Average Jane: Strouse Op-Ed on Shutdown
Third and State: PA House Votes On Property Tax Bills With Important Implications For School Funding
Keystone Politics: A “Clean CR” Is No Longer Good Enough for Democrats
Keystone Politics: Pat Toomey’s Shutdown Vacation
Keystone Politics: McGinty: Protect PA’s Prevailing Wage