Good Thursday morning Pennsylvania, this is today’s buzz.

An early, early poll shows Sestak up 7 against Toomey: http://politicalwire.com/archives/2010/06/02/sestak_takes_early_lead.html

There’s been no shortage of analysis of President Obama’s visit to Pittsburgh yesterday, starting with the President’s, uh, welcoming committee.  Lame-duck Sen. Arlen Specter flew to Pittsburgh to join the President, but only Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl was there to greet Obama.

PoliticsPA’s Sean Coit discussed Obama’s trip (and notable absences) on Fox29 in Philadelphia:

Post-Gazette: “Mr. Obama discussed the economy at Carnegie Mellon University for the second time in two years, citing signs of progress from the “dramatic and unpopular steps,” his administration initiated to combat the world’s economic crisis and delivering a pre-election rebuttal to GOP criticism of those policies.”

PGH Trib: “With a high-tech research university in the middle of a coal-rich region as his backdrop, President Obama said Wednesday the country must “aggressively accelerate” its transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.”

Politico: “President Barack Obama — seizing on the smash-mouth spirit of the Steelers — delivered his first major midterm hit on the GOP on Wednesday during a quick trip to Western Pennsylvania.”

POTUS on stage at CMU:

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Pennsylvania and national media outlets have published story after story analyzing the apparent job offer from the administration to get Joe Sestak out of the Democratic Senate primary, and it appears that that the same line of questioning has spread westward. Politico is reporting that Colorado Democratic Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff was approached by Obama’s deputy chief of staff with several job offers to coax him out of a potential run against incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet (D). http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0610/38064.html

The question: Do these scandals matter this far away from the November elections?

Times-Leader- Congressional Candidate Marino hurt in car crash- As reported on PoliticsPA.com yesterday, Tom Marino, the opponent facing Chris Carney in the fall was hurt in a car crash yesterday. Right now, he is resting in a Towanda, PA hospital with some bruises. Police are investigating whether the driver who hit Marino’s car was under the influence.

Out and about in SEPA

Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-8th) will hold a press conference today with a Philadelphia military veteran who helped craft a successful amendment to the defense authorization bill.  Murphy’s amendment aims to allow more returning vets to have their education paid for by adjusting the required time served needed for the benefit from one year to six months. Many soldiers’ tours, specifically Marines, have tours of only 7 months.  Read about the soldier-turned-Wharton-MBA.

In the nearby 7th district, GOP candidate Pat Meehan will visit a manufacturing company in Delaware County.  ”Issues of concern include liquidity in the lending markets, tax policy and other federal issues, as well as the declining manufacturing base in Delaware County.”

What makes Michael Smerconish tick?- Michael Smerconish is a nationally syndicated morning radio talk show host, based in Philadelphia.  According to POLITICO he has a top 10 list, some highlights include not touching his head (he’s bald), don’t send e-mails saying “You have to read this” and if he gives you a ride, don’t touch the air-conditioning.

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Santorum’s tour goes on as he visits New Hampshire on June 9. “During my last trip to the Granite State, I was struck by the number of folks who were deeply concerned about our country’s future and what can be done to put our country on our a course correction.  I look forward to continuing that conversation next week.”

Giroux!

Flyers make it a series. Thanks to an incredible deflection from twenty-something star Claude Giroux, the Broad Street Bullies are back in the chase.

2010 Showcase for Commerce in Johnstown

Newly minted Rep. Mark Critz and Rep. Norm Dicks will prep for the event, which starts tomorrow

Pennsylvania Weather- It is going to be a hot day with a chance of thunderstroms this afternoon. Look for temperatures in the upper 80s across the state.

Tags: Joe Sestak, Joe Sestak for Senate, Obama Carnegie Mellon, Obama Pittsburgh, Pat Meehan, Patrick Murphy, PoliticsPA, PoliticsPA Buzz, Sean Coit

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