Two new polls show Wolf in the lead, FiveThirtyEight gives the Democrat a 99% chance of victory and we hold our own election pool. Plus, last week’s Ups & Downs! Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz!
10/31 Ups & Downs: Some great polling news for Tom Wolf, McCaffery steps down from the Court and congressional Republicans are in the driver’s seat. See who made this week’s list!
PA-Gov: Muhlenberg College/Morning Call Poll: Wolf 51 Corbett 39: The latest poll shows Corbett cutting into Wolf’s lead but still down by double digits.
PA-Gov: Magellan Strategies Poll: Wolf 49.6 Corbett 43.3: The latest Magellan survey shows the Democratic candidate’s lead narrowing.
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PA-Gov: FiveThirtyEight Puts Wolf’s Odds of Victory at 99%: The popular election forecasting website tackles the gubernatorial races.
Politically Uncorrected: November 4th: One Day, Many Elections: How many gubernatorial elections will Pennsylvania hold this November? A trick question? Yes, sort of – but the question reveals an important and too little recognized characteristic of state elections.
PA-Gov: PA Republican Party Releases New “Obama-Wolf” Radio Spot: The GOP hopes President Obama’s low approval translates to support for Corbett.
PA-Gov Round-Up: The Finish Line: The popular election forecasting website tackles the gubernatorial races.
Statewide
State House Sound Bites: Campaigns hit the home stretch, bracing for low turnout
PA Independent: In race for 26th state Senate District, tying GOP candidate to Corbett not so easy for Dems
PA Independent: After indictments, Ironworkers’ union staying mostly on electoral sidelines
StateImpactPA: Report: Veteran lobbyist tells industry to ‘win ugly or lose pretty’
PLSReporter: A Closer Look: The Independent Regulatory Review Commission, with Chairman John Mizne
Capitolwire: Corbett allies employ less-than-specific analysis to criticize sketchy Wolf education spending plan.
Philadelphia
The Inquirer: In the ‘gayborhood,’ at the gun show: Wolf, Corbett implore supporters to turn out Tuesday
The Inquirer: Labor-affiliated group sends wrong polling place info to 30k voters
Philly.com: Pa. Senate’s control up to key races
The Inquirer: THE FINAL DASH
The Inquirer: Obama, in Philly: Wolf’s the Pa. people’s candidate
The Inquirer: Philly Dems wanted $340G in ‘street money’ – Wolf said no
Heard in the Hall: Council to hold energy hub hearings
WHYY Newsworks: Corbett, Christie fire up faithful as Pa. race tightens
SEPA
Mercury: Chester County voters make election choices Tuesday
Daily News: Millions spent on Delco races: ‘Unprecedented’ amount of cash pours into local campaigns
Local News: Council Rock School Board to consider capital planning motions at its November 6 meeting
Daily Local: Coatesville area school board member resigns, moves out of Region III
Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Governor’s election will be 1 for the history books, analysts say
Tribune Review: Decrepit Pa. natural gas utility pipelines years from upgrade
Tribune Review: Natural gas royalties open farm opportunities
Post-Gazette: First task for next Pennsylvania governor: fix a fiscal mess
KDKA: Corbett, Wolf Make Final Push For Votes In Pennsylvania
Southwest
Mirror: Dust mostly settled as election draws near
Mirror: County leaders remove election barriers for residents, comply with ADA requirements
Tribune-Democrat: State Senate race drawing attention
Times Online: Governor’s race tops short election ballot
Observer Reporter: Residents of Chartiers, but not Houston, raced with library tax referendum
NEPA
Times Tribune: Foreclosures fail to drop in NEPA
Times Tribune: Experts: Death penalty case against Frein strong, but not guaranteed
Citizens Voice: Election outcome will impact taxes, drilling, education funding
Pocono Record: Parker denies approval of negative Madden ads
Pocono Record: Costly, energy-sapping campaigns near finish
Times Leader: Gov. Corbett confident in reelection bid during visit to WB Republican Party phone bank
Times Leader: Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis: No more room to cut budget
Times Leader: Tom Corbett vs. Tom Wolf: Where they stand on the issues
Times Leader: Job skills top corporate list when considering a relocation to NEPA
Standard Speaker: Corbett campaigns in Hazleton
South Central
Sentinel: Wolf, Corbett stump for votes in Pennsylvania
Sentinel: Tom vs. Tom: Voter turnout could decide race
Sentinel: Gov. Corbett’s record in office at a glance
Sentinel: Local House, congressional races at a glance
Sentinel: Voting places in Cumberland County
Sentinel: New districts means new representatives for some
Patriot News: How a failing business became a key part of Tom Wolf’s pitch
Patriot News: The Big Break: Can Tom Corbett’s political success can be traced to a 1988 luncheon meeting? Some think so.
Patriot News: Stance on property taxes, pension reform divides 90th District House hopefuls in Franklin County: election 2014
Patriot News: Dems hope Tom Wolf in gov race will lure votes from GOP in 37th District House race in Lancaster County: election 2014
Patriot News: Candidates differ on how to reform property taxes in 99th District House race in Lancaster County: election 2014
Patriot News: Corbett cuts lead but is still down 12 points to Wolf in latest poll
Patriot News: Polite 97th District House race focuses on property taxes, school funding in Lancaster County: election 2014
Patriot News: Wolf, Corbett sprint to finish of governor’s race
Patriot News: Pa. Supreme Court will operate without a tie-breaker for the remainder of 2014
Patriot News: Where Wolf and Corbett stand on the issues
Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: How to get more excited about the midterms
Morning Call: What’s next for legalizing medical marijuana in Pa.?
Morning Call: Many young voters won’t turn out for Election Day
Morning Call: Politics as usual
Reading Eagle: Voters guide to the November general election
Reading Eagle: Pennsylvania voters say what they want to see in the race for governor
Reading Eagle: Agreement reigns at candidates ‘debate’
Express Times: Pennsylvania governor’s race: A look at the claims between Gov. Tom Corbett and challenger Tom Wolf
Express Times: Gov. Tom Corbett plans campaign stop in Lehigh County
North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Reforming pensions
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Demographic changes challenge state budget
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Wolf, Corbett stump for votes in Pennsylvania
Opinion
Daily News: DN Editorial: Frankencharters
The Inquirer: Best in Bucks
The Inquirer: PGW deal shows City Hall’s position of power
York Daily Record: Your vote is more important than money
Lancaster Intelligencer: Money well spent
Lancaster Intelligencer: LNP Editorial Board: Fire Corbett, hire Wolf
Lancaster Intelligencer: No easy choice in the 16th Congressional District
Patriot News: I’ll be voting in the ‘Meh Midterm,’ but it won’t be any fun: John L. Micek
Sentinel: Our View: Do your duty — get out and vote
Reading Eagle: Editorial: Ballots will decide control of Congress, the Legislature
Morning Call: Tom Wolf: New leadership needed to fund schools fully, create jobs
Morning Call: Tom Corbett: PA stronger today than it was four years ago
Morning Call: Karen Dolan a strong advocate
Centre Daily Times: Clear choice in ideologies in the 81st district
Centre Daily Times: Who’s better equipped to get the job done
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Future direction of our governments rides on election
Post-Gazette: The next Pennsylvania governor must invest in pre-K
Citizens Voice: ‘Off-year’ elections have more direct impact on lives of county residents
Pocono Record: Opinion: Anti-blight law is opportunity for municipalities
Tribune Review: The shale question: Boom or bust?
Mirror: Altoona finds itself in need of home rule
Blogs
Keystone Politics: Don’t Carve Philly Out of Uber Legalization
Citizen’s Call: Local Legislative Races Showcase Lots of Divergent Views