Election Day Morning Buzz

Voting-boothHappy Election Day! In honor, we bring you stories of last-minute ads, campaign sniping, and interest group polls. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

PA Bar Rebukes Stabile Over Negative Ad: The state legal organization asked the Republican for Superior Court to take down an ad they say violates his pledge not to make misleading statements.

Max Baer Releases TV Ad in Supreme Court Race: In the nebulous zone where the judiciary and political arena collide, Supreme Court Justice Max Baer released a television advertisement for his retention.

Sims Writes an Open Letter to Toomey: The State Rep. urges Senator Toomey to support a bill that would ban discrimination of sexual orientation in the workplace.

SEIU/PPP Poll: Fitzpatrick 46%, Generic Dem 43%: SEIU poll commissioned to build support for immigration reform in the House.

McGinty Endorses Fresh Start Bill for Low Level Crimes: The Senate-passed bill would allow low-level misdemeanors to be wiped from an individual’s record after seven trouble-free years.

Rep. William J. Coyne dies at 77: Pittsburgh-native William Coyne, the former Democratic representative from Pennsylvania’s 14th congressional district, died Sunday after complications sustained from a fall several months ago.

Statewide
StateImpactPA: After criticizing Pa.’s radiation study, oil and gas industry launches its own
StateImpactPA: After more than two year DEP delay, industry will begin state-mandated well inspections
State House Sound Bites: State settles suit challenging executions viewing policy
PA Independent: PA voters could oust two Supreme Court justices in Tuesday’s election
Capitolwire: Stabile, McVay face off for Superior Court in only statewide contest
Capitolwire: State sale of utility customer couch potatoes raises questions

Philadelphia
PhillyNow: U.S. Senate could pass LGBT nondiscrimination before PA — as early as this week
KYW: Nutter Hoping To Keep Israeli Consulate in Philadelphia From Closing Down
KYW: Nutter’s Plan To Give Tax Break To Hotel Developer Upsets Some
KYW: Montgomery County Program Helps Get Rid Of Campaign Signs Post-Election
NBC 10: Pa. Court Says Drunk Driving Suspensions Mandatory
WHYY Newsworks: First test for Philly’s united Republican Party
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. adds teeth to law regulating kennel conditions
CapitolInq: Toomey backs high-profile gay-rights bill
PhillyClout: What’s on the ballot tomorrow
Commonwealth Confidential: Court candidate stands by controversial campaign ad
Daily News: Elections? You wanna talk elections?
phillydotcom: Off-year election in Philly may turn out few as 1 in 10 voters

SEPA
Courier-Times: Bensalem school board could vote on $78M bond soon
Courier-Times: Bristol Twp launches electronics drop-off program
Courier-Times: Bucks closes a second bridge in Nockamixon
Montgomery Media: ELECTION 2013: Four new candidates seek seats in Hatboro council election
Montgomery Media: ELECTION 2013: Election set for Upper Moreland commissioners
Inquirer: Delco proposes third tax hike in three years
phillydotcom: In Montco, a new process for counting the votes

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent proposes closing Woolslair
Post-Gazette: 147,000 children across Pa. found to lack health insurance
Post-Gazette: Payroll residency mandate on ballot in Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: New era in East Liberty housing
Tribune-Review: Longshot Republican mayoral candidate Wander returns to Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: Pa. slots revenues up slightly in October from last year
UrbanMediaToday: UrbanMediaToday’s 2013 Election Guide

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Former area Congressman Coyne dead at 77
Beaver County Times: Local races dominate Tuesday’s ballots
Beaver County Times: County ordered to release Friendship Ridge letter-of-intent
Tribune-Democrat: Pension crisis a cash cow
Tribune-Democrat: Seniors don’t want Social Security changed

NEPA
Standard Speaker: Cartwright’s town hall meeting focuses on health care law
Times Leader: A look at county salaries released
Times-Tribune: No ID needed to vote Tuesday
Times-Tribune: NEPA lawmakers active on firefighter shortage issue
Citizens Voice: Kokura pulls negative TV ad before election

South Central
CBS 21: Harrisburg mayoral candidates exchange words, accusations
CBS 21: Mayor Thompson vows she has left the city better than when she started
ABC 27: Papenfuse, Miller give final campaign push
WGAL: Community leaders weigh in on online gun sales
WGAL: What to expect at the polls Tuesday
Lancaster Intelligencer: Top 4 races to watch in Lancaster County
Lebanon Daily News: Congressman Charlie Dent visits LVC students

Lehigh Valley
Reading Eagle: Time to top 20 percent turnout in Tuesday’s election
Express Times: Anti-discrimination bill for sexual orientation moves toward vote in Senate
Express Times: Allentown budget plan calls for no property tax increase, slight reduction in income tax
Express Times: Two Parkland High School graduates interning at White House

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News Campaign ‘13 Blog: Don’t forget to vote Tuesday
Williamsport Sun Gazette: A good day to VOTE
Williamsport Sun Gazette: At the polls, new voters will need ID
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Council candidates list varied reasons for seeking office

Opinions
Post-Gazette: Right for the job:The welfare secretary wants a responsive agency
Tribune-Review: Election 2013: The Trib recaps its endorsements for Tuesday’s election
Sentinel: Every election is important
Patriot-News: As they mete out painful cuts, Pa.’s state-owned universities confront higher education’s identity crisis
Public Opinion: More to deer management than indulging hunters
Citizens Voice: Delay flood insurance rate law

Blogs
Keystone Politics: Harrisburg Doesn’t Need a Development Tax Abatement. It Needs to Use Its Land Tax Better.
Keystone Politics: PA Per-Pupil Education Spending is Down 6% Since 2008
Keystone Politics: Pennsylvania’s Education Funding Doesn’t Redistribute Wealth Enough
Keystone Politics: Matt Cartwright Shows How Democrats Can Defuse Obamacare Critics at Town Halls
Third and State: Webinar: Latest on Healthy Pa, Medicaid Expansion, and health insurance marketplace
Citizens Call: Something Old, Something New at Montco Elections Board

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  • Will tonight's U.S. Senate debate affect your decision?


    • No. I've already decided on how to cast my vote. (81%)
    • Yes. Anxious to hear from both candidates (19%)

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