Wolf leads Corbett by double digits in two separate polls, we delve into the State Senate races that will decide control of the chamber and Stephen Colbert has some fun at the Governor’s expense. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz!

The Five State Senate Races to Watch on Election Night: These contests will decide which party controls the upper chamber of the PA legislature.

PA-Gov: F&M Poll: Wolf 53 Corbett 40: The Democratic candidate holds a thirteen point lead in the final Franklin & Marshall poll before Election Day.

PA-Gov: Harper Poll: Wolf 50 Corbett 40: The latest Harper survey shows the Democratic nominee with a ten point advantage.

PA–Gov: Colbert Slams Corbett’s Photoshop Mishap; Addresses “Pet-Eating Bill”: Political satirist Stephen Colbert addressed the Corbett campaign’s recent Photoshop issue as well as the controversy surrounding a state bill that would have outlawed the consumption of cat and dog meat.

F&M Poll: President Obama’s Approval Rating Stands at 32%: The President’s numbers remain low on the eve of his campaign stop for Tom Wolf.

PA-Gov: Corbett Ad Calls Tom Wolf President Obama’s “Biggest Fan” (VIDEO): The Corbett-Cawley campaign is seeking to link Wolf with the President.

PA-6: Costello Closes Campaign with Positive Ad (VIDEO): The GOP nominee released his final commercial today which features his wife.

PA-5: Kerith Strano Taylor Releases “Zero Women” Ad (VIDEO): In her latest ad, the Democratic candidate is troubled by the lack of women in Congress.

Is There a Presidential Drag On Gubernatorial Elections?: Only five of the 20 presidents to serve since 1900 have seen their party win a majority of gubernatorial elections during their administrations, and only one since JFK.

Legislative Elections Update:

SD-32: Kari Andren of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review points out that about $1.8 million has been spent in this race between Democratic nominee Deb Kula and Republican nominee Pat Stefano.

“That’s a hefty amount of money for basically … a rural district,” Franklin & Marshall professor and political analyst Terry Madonna said. “It shows you how important this race is (to the parties) and how there are available dollars because of few other competitive races.”

HD-163: Delaware County GOP Chairman Andy Reilly filed a complaint this week, alleging that Democratic nominee Vincent Rongione did not live in the district for the mandatory one-year period before Election Day.

“We are here today because it appears that Mr. Rongione’s distortions, contortions and deceptions crossed a legal line,” Reilly said during a press conference outside of the Upper Darby home where Rongione registered to vote in October 2013. “We are standing here on Wilson Drive because this is the site of Rongione’s initial deception to the voters of the 163rd District.”

“Everyone knows that Vince grew up in Havertown and that he lives in Drexel Hill with his wife,” Rongione Campaign Manager Will Sharry responded. “There is no residency issue here.”

Statewide
Capitolwire: Heckler, Schultz being floated as Corbett’s high court picks, but only if Senate Democrats don’t balk
Capitolwire: Gov. Corbett signs into law local gun ordinance preemption bill
PA Independent: New state Senate seat key in battle for control of chamber
PA Independent: Bizarre videos put Diamond on defensive as Election Day nears
PA Independent: Examining Gov. Tom Corbett’s record of no-tax pledges and big tax breaks
State Impact: PA Congressman launches frack waste investigation
State Impact: Energy companies donate more than $1 million to Corbett’s campaign coffers
State House Sound Bites: More in PA shun the two major parties
State House Sound Bites: Poll: Corbett gains, but Wolf keeps big lead
PLS Reporter: The most enacted topics from last session were…

Philadelphia
Inquirer: A time-honored way of personalizing the ballot
Inquirer: New poll says Pa. gov. race is closer, but Wolf still leads
Inquirer: Commonwealth Court to look at teacher contract cancellation
Newsworks: Bass opens 8th District council office in Northwest Philly
Newsworks: Pa. officials want PGW sale to move forward
Newsworks: Cheyney University supporters claim discrimination in suit against Pa., US
Newsworks: Strouse fights uphill battle against U.S. Rep. Fitzpatrick despite Dem’ growing numbers

SEPA
Mercury: Painter, Quigley face off in rematch for Pa. 146th House Dist.
Courier Times: $350K state grant for quiet zones ‘good news’ for Lower Makefield
Courier Times: District 31 candidates at odds over pension reform
Intelligencer: Cickay critical of McIlhinney ads
Intelligencer: Lansdale receives $2.7 million PennDOT grant
Daily Times: Barrar hopes to stave off challenge from Hoffman in 160th District
Daily Local: Phoenixville council takes steps to eliminate recreation board
Daily Local: Incumbent faces ‘grassroots’ challenger in Pa.’s 155th House race

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Bipartisan deal in works to stock Pa. Supreme Court
Tribune Review: 32nd District seat in Pa. perceived as pivotal for chamber control
Tribune Review: Republican U.S. Rep. Kelly leads Democrat LaVallee in Mercyhurst poll
Tribune Review: Franklin and Marshall poll: Corbett narrows lead by Wolf for Pa. governor
Post-Gazette: Open Records Office orders release of education secretary emails
Post-Gazette:  Quick fix unlikely in bid to fill McCaffery’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat
Post-Gazette:  U.S. rocket explosion probed; space station resupplied
Post-Gazette:  Unmanned balloon a bust in Pennsylvania manhunt
Post-Gazette:  Two ‘safe’ U.S. House districts challenged

Southwest
Tribune Democrat: Wolf seeks to undo cuts in poverty programs
Tribune Democrat: Pittsburg official’s trash flap plea; not guilty
Observer-Reporter: Polls show Washington Co. favors Corbett
Altoona Mirror:  80th House District candidates address pensions, gas drilling
Altoona Mirror:  Commissioners OK $4 million in contracts
Altoona Mirror:  PSU trustees vote down report review
Beaver County Times: Pennsylvania ranks 34th-best in business taxes, down three spots from last year’s report
Beaver County Times  Area law schools adjust curriculum to meet oil and gas industry needs

NEPA
Pocono Record: Brown shows up late, talks taxes, guns; Scavello a no-show
Pocono Record:  Rader, Smith each have spent more than $250,000
Pocono Record:  Scavello, Aurand top $2 million in spending
Citizens’ Voice:  Pennsylvania gets mixed grades in elections conduct
Times Tribune: Scranton appeals denial of commuter tax
Times Tribune:  Philly mayor pushing Dick Allen for Hall of Fame
Times Tribune: Police search Buck Hill Inn after reported sighting of cop killer
Times Tribune: New F&M poll puts Wolf ahead of Corbett
Times Leader: Laura Dickson promises goal-driven experience if elected in 117th

South Central
Intelligencer/Era:  REPLAY: 5 things we learned from Rep. Joe Pitts’ visit to LNP
Intelligencer/Era:  Liberian ambassador tells E-town students his ravaged country needs “post-Ebola recovery plan”
Daily News: McAteer gathers cash support from prominent Republicans
Patriot News: Proposed increases in police pay weren’t raises, Harrisburg City Council President says at news conference
Sentinel:  Chief clerk proposes greater scrutiny for Cumberland County grants

Lehigh Valley
Eagle: Tom Wolf works to rally supporters in Reading
Eagle: Reading must pay for dozens of essential repairs, city official says
Express Times: Bangor hires new borough manager after months-long search
Express Times:  Nazareth taxpayers would see property tax hike in 2015 budget proposal
WFMZ: Most Lower Mac commissioners favor synthetic athletic fields

North by Northwest
Campaign 14’: Another poll shows Wolf leading Corbett
Centre Daily Times:  Tom Wolf visits Penn State University
Centre Daily Times: Rep. Mike Fleck proud of work in General Assembly, seeks re-election on Democratic ticket
Centre Daily Times: Irvin focuses on jobs, tax reform in 81st District race for state House

Opinion
Inquirer: Deal doomed from the start
Courier Times: David deserves another term
Pocono Record:  Financial problems don’t disqualify candidate
Citizens’ Voice: Justices did not turn their backs on the people of Pa.
Times Tribune: Blake earns second term
Times Tribune: Good choices in 117 district race
Beaver County Times: Tom Wolf right for state’s future
Beaver County Times: Keep lobbyists away from legislators
Observer-Reporter: Reelect Pete Daly
Observer-Reporter: 9th district configuration makes no sense
Observer-Reporter: Leave courthouse configuration to the experts
Tribune Review:  Misbehavior pays
Post-Gazette:  Gov. Corbett’s policies have burdened Pa. citizens
Post-Gazette:  Tom Wolf’s plans will hurt our commonwealth
Post-Gazette:  Neighborhood renewal: In Pittsburgh, a key drug bust makes a difference
Patriot News:  Linda Thompson’s visit with our editorial board: Three takeaways
Patriot News: Pennsylvania gets a peek at a better way of picking judges: Editorial
Express Times: LETTER: Corbett, Scavello wrong on medical marijuana

Blogs
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