PoliticsPA Reports Section

PoliticsPA: Critz asks ethics office to release documents related to him

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Mark Critz on Wednesday asked the Office on Congressional Ethics to release transcripts of interviews it conducted with him during an investigation into John Murtha’s earmarking practices, an attempt by the late congressman’s potential successor to quell growing questions about his background.

ON BACKGROUND: Meehan’s fundraiser, Rove’s book, Murtha’s replacement

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Every week, PoliticsPA will give you a taste of the buzz, rumors and gossip floating around Pennsylvania’s political wags. This week’s edition focuses on a congressional candidate’s impressive fundraiser, Obama’s potentially harmful endorsement, Rove’s new book, behind-the-scenes action in the 12th and speculation over Onorato’s ads.

PoliticsPA: PSEA-PACE to back Onorato in gubernatorial campaign

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The political action committee of Pennsylvania’s largest school employee union is expected to announce its support for Dan Onorato for governor in the May 18 primary election, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

PSEA to endorse Onorato

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The announcement will be made at 3:30 Wednesday in Philadelphia.

PoliticsPA: Metcalfe says he plans to ‘blind-side’ GOP officials during lt. gov run

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

HARRISBURG – Newly unveiled lieutenant governor candidate Daryl Metcalfe said Wednesday he would “redefine” Pennsylvania’s No. 2 job if he won election, turning it into a position that would publicly hold the governor’s feet to the fire should he try to raise taxes or increase government spending.

PoliticsPA: Hafer withdraws from race in the 12th

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Former state treasurer Barbara Hafer is officially out of the race for the 12th district seat held by John Murtha until his death in February.

PoliticsPA: GOP lt gov field nine-candidates deep with Metcalfe’s entrance

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The Butler County lawmaker earned enough signatures to be placed on the May 18 primary ballot, according to a preliminary list provided by the Department of State. He’s one of nine GOP candidates who will be on the ballot.

PoliticsPA: Trivedi says his campaign already showing integrity

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

A day after his inter-party opponent proposed they agree to not use negative personal attacks, Democratic congressional candidate Manan Trivedi responded that such an deal is unnecessary because his campaign has already committed to running a positive campaign.

PoliticsPA: New candidate to join Sestak, Specter on ballot

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

An Allegheny County man has apparently earned enough signatures to be placed on U.S. Senate Democratic primary ballot, according to an unofficial list provided Tuesday by the Department of State, potentially adding a wrinkle to the heated contest between incumbent Arlen Specter and challenger Joe Sestak.

PoliticsPA: Hafer supporter says she remains best candidate

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

“I think at the end of the day, that conclusions will be reached by not only state committee people who voted today, but even the electorate,” said John Hanna, the party’s Southwest Caucus Chairman and Hafer supporter.