Today is the last day to submit your suggestions for PoliticsPA’s Harrisburg Superlatives – the deadline is 5pm.

I know many of our readers, especially staffers in Harrisburg, have been talking about this list but haven’t yet submitted your ideas. What are you waiting for! You know these elected men and women the best, and I need your input the most in order to make a good list.

Let me emphasize that nominations are anonymous, off-the-record, and totally secret.

Supporters of State Reps. Eugene DePasquale and Brendan Boyle are locked in a tight battle to see who can get the most nominations for “Most likely to be Governor some day,” but several other categories have received less attention and are very much up for grabs.

Hundreds to students poured into Harrisburg yesterday to protest the proposed cuts to higher education. Legislators are hearing the message, and a number Republicans are backing away from the drastic scale-back of funding to the 18 state-owned and affiliated schools. Republican students on those campuses also have mixed feelings about the cuts.

Senator Casey echoed the main themes of Barack Obama’s Libya speech, agreeing with the President’s major points and emphasizing the limited scope of the military engagement. U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, whose name is oft floated as a potential challenger to Casey, was highly critical of the President’s speech. Meanwhile, the Times-Tribune takes a look at Casey’s 2012 landscape.

Good morning politicos, and welcome to the buzz.

PoliticsPA Reports

Casey Echoes Obama’s Measured Libya Approach
In his response to Barack Obama’s speech on Libya last night, Senator Bob Casey echoed the President’s measured approach and emphasized the limited scope of the engagement.

Campus Conservatives Have Mixed Feelings Over Higher Education Cuts
We decided to check in with some of the students who weren’t on hand for the rallies: college Republicans. We talked with a few campus conservatives across PA, and found that those attending state-supported colleges had mixed feelings about the Governor’s budget.

Toomey, Tim Murphy, Turzai & Other GOP Politicos Endorse Raja
Republican D. Raja touted the support of some big Republican names in his bid for Allegheny Exec, including Senator Pat Toomey, Congressman Tim Murphy, PA House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, as well as conservative radio host Glen Meakem.

Headlines
Early Returns: Sen. Toomey Backs NDIC
PhillyNow: On Planned Parenthood, what’s a Casey to do?
Times-Tribune: Sen. Casey could be GOP target next year
Inquirer: Corbett press conferences on the exclusive side
Commonwealth Confidential: Pa. Testing Shows Normal Levels of Radioactivity
Capitol Ideas: Gov. Corbett to County Leaders: “I understand the issue of impacts” from shale drilling
Capitol Ideas: Scenes from SSHE Rally
Baer Growls: CHEERS!
Inquirer: How I learned not to call Superintendent Ackerman at home
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. looks into expanding DNA tests
WHYY Newsworks: Talks resume as Philadelphia workers approach two years without a contract
AP: Union Leader Defends Pa. State-Run Liquor Stores
Times-Tribune: Prevalence of Diabetes lands Pa. in the Diabetes Belt
Times-Tribune: State of Lackawanna County: Challenges Ahead
Inquirer: In Pottsgrove, students debate education cuts
Inquirer: Philadelphia judicial candidates scramble for attention, hire ‘consultants’
Inquirer: Pa. Taxpayers May Never Know What Keystone Opportunity Zones Cost or Accomplished
Tribune-Review: Dan Onorato Still Open To Deal With Port Authority Workers Union
AP: Pa. Appeals Court Rejects Juvenile Homicide Cases
Delaware County Times: Pileggi, pols push for tougher penalties for arson
Delaware County Times: Philly mayor backs ammo magazine ban
Delaware County Times: Nine candidates booted from primary ballot in Delaware County
WFMZ: Students converge on Capitol in protest of proposed spending cuts
Morning Call: Students protest higher-ed cuts in Harrisburg
Times Leader: Barletta against temporary bill
WFMZ: Results of special election certified; swearing-in scheduled
Times Leader: California looks at Ciavarella outcome
Post-Gazette: Onorato says transit cuts still could be reversed
Post-Gazette: Students rally against Corbett education cuts
Times Leader: Deadline nears for flood plans
Post-Gazette: Judges seek more funding for Pa. court system
Times Leader: Bufalino says he’ll stand up for county citizens
Citizens’ Voice: School choice hearing Thursday at Marywood
Standard Speaker: Home-rule transition committee ponders legal counsel selection

Opinions
Dick Polman, WHYY Newsworks: Libya: How vital, how long, how costly?
WHYY Newsworks Editorial: You Throw Like A Girl
Times-Tribune Editorial: Reminder to Fed
John Baer, Daily News: ‘Waiting’ is a tough assignment
Stu Bykofsky, Daily News: Law, logic tortured by ball-DROPing judge
Tribune-Review Editorial: State System Salary Offer: Warming Up to Reality?
Post-Gazette Editorial: Regulating business: The triangle fire is a reminder for Pennsylvania
Post-Gazette Editorial: Gun dialogue: Obama must turn up the heat and confront the NRA
Citizens’ Voice: Open records on bailouts
Above Average Jane: Anne Covey case in NJ raises questions
Chris Freind, Philly Mag: Philly school district cowers away from teachers unions
Mike Maneval, Sun Gazette: Cap on number of PA casinos encourages unfair business