The former Bucks County Congressman and under secretary of the U.S. Army is slated to participate in three canvas kick-off events for the Buttigieg campaign in New Hampshire on Saturday.
January 31st Ups & Downs
Another Philadelphia Democrat is indicted, Pennsylvanians have mixed feelings about fracking, and the PAGOP endorses candidates for three statewide offices. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.
January 31st Playbook
New Franklin and Marshall College polling shows some movement in the Democratic Primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders receives an endorsement from an Allegheny County Democrat, and a Northeast PA Republican is considering a 2022 run for Governor. Here is the Playbook.
Cummings Floats 2022 Governor Bid
The Former Lackawanna County Commissioner told PoliticsPA that pension reform and passing House Bill 76 would be priorities if she were to run.
Ted Cruz To Headline Allegheny County GOP Dinner
Cruz will headline the local party’s Lincoln Day Dinner on Feb. 13 in Pittsburgh.
HD8: Tim Bonner Nominated as GOP Candidate for Special Election
Bonner, a local small businessman and attorney, cited his record of “proven experience, record of accomplishments, and conservative values” as the reason he can represent the district.
Innamorato Endorses Sanders
The state Representative from Pittsburgh, who identifies as a Democratic Socialist, called Sanders an “independent and fierce advocate for working people” and lauded his stances on climate change, housing and healthcare affordability, and getting more people access to good-paying jobs.
F&M Poll: Biden and Warren Slip, Bloomberg and Sanders Gain
The former Vice President holds a 7 point lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders and an 8 point lead over Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the state’s Democratic primary.
January 30th Playbook
The Cook Political Report places the Pennsylvania state House and Senate as Leans Republican in 2020. Here is the Playbook.
Cook: PA State House, Senate Leans Republican
The ratings say that the Democrats have a shot at taking over at least one chamber, although the GOP starts the cycle with an edge.