Pennsylvania Green Party members dealt actress-comedienne Roseanne Barr a major blow in her bid for the party’s presidential nomination. 4 of 7 PA delegates went to physician Jill Stein.
Updated: Poll: Casey 48, Smith 41
Tom Smith is within 7 points of Sen. Bob Casey according to the latest poll by Rasmussen. The competitive numbers come on the heels of a survey yesterday that showed the freshman Senator with a lead more than twice as wide. Updated with reax, crosstabs, and Corbett’s job approval.
PA Dem Leader Defects, Cites Gay Marriage
Democratic party activists will see her sequined dresses at state committee meetings no more. Jo Ann Nardelli, President and founder of the Blair County Federation of Democratic Women and a state committeewoman, has defected to the GOP. The final straw? President Obama’s support for gay marriage.
Pelosi to Fundraise for Cartwright
Matt Cartwright has landed some big help in fundraising in the race for the 17th Congressional District, as Democrats kiss and make up after last month’s primary.
Poll: Obama Leads Romney by 6
Politicos continue to debate whether PA is really in play for 2012, but we continue to get the swing state treatment from national pollsters. Rasmussen’s latest numbers show President Obama leading Mitt Romney 47 to 41.
5/24 Morning Buzz
Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz. A series of polls shed light on PA statewide races, a new Obama campaign ad in PA, shakeup on the Guv’s team, and Daryl Metcalfe is at it again, this time taking on Planned Parenthood.
Team Obama’s Favorite Graph Anchors New Ad (Watch Video)
We’ve all seen the job loss/creation graph. The Obama campaign’s most highly-touted visual aid makes its television debut today in the ad “Reverse.” The entire spot focuses on that illustration of job creation during his presidency.
Poll: Support for Same-Sex Marriage Increases Statewide
In the first poll since President Barack Obama publicly announced his support of gay marriage, Pennsylvanians have increased their support of same-sex marriage, with 39 percent supporting it and 48 percent opposing, a 7 percent increase since the last poll on the issue in November.
Obama Campaign Sticks to Bain Guns
Following a week of battles via TV ads and cable news, Barack Obama’s campaign continued its attack on Mitt Romney’s business record at Bain Capital during Wednesday conference call. Their criticism came despite resistance from several prominent Democrats.
Poll: Casey Leads Smith Despite Tepid Numbers
In the first head-to-head poll since the primary last month, Bob Casey boasts a solid lead over Republican opponent Tom Smith: 49 to 33 percent. But Casey’s approval leaves room for growth. Also: Kane leads Freed for AG, and the first poll numbers in the Auditor and Treasurer races.