From The Editor: About Our New Partnership
Will the changes affect the PoliticsPA you’ve come to know and love? Hardly.
January 8, 2024
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Will the changes affect the PoliticsPA you’ve come to know and love? Hardly.
This case hits a little too close to home for the author.
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Good day.
After this morning’s announcement of our strategic partnership with Broad + Liberty, I certainly thought there would be reaction. I’m not sure that I anticipated the response received from some loyal readers.
It was nice to read opening lines in tweets, emails and comments about how readers enjoy PoliticsPA for its nonpartisan stance and how we share commentary from the left and the right from around the state and the nation.
It made me feel good that so many readers cared about PoliticsPA and what we bring to the daily political discourse.
What followed next?
“Is it really an equal partnership when the CEO of right wing publication Broad + Liberty oversees the entire project?”
“Incredibly disappointing to hear your nonpartisan coverage is ending.”
“Time to make sure you’re following (other outlets) for your Pennsylvania political news.”
“Why would you do this? Terrible move. But good to know where you stand.”
“Using PoliticsPA’s strong nonpartisan reputation to launder the image of such an obviously biased and agenda-driven outlet while covering a national election in the most pivotal state in the country is incredibly disappointing.”
“Man I never unsubscribed from something as fast as I did this morning with PoliticsPA newsletter.”
OK, then.
Now, as Paul Harvey used to say, the rest of the story.
We, at PoliticsPA, are proud of what the Playbook and website mean to Pennsylvania political junkies and insiders. We also recognize that help was needed on the back end to continue its excellence and, ultimately, offer even more of the nonpartisan, high-quality content our readers have come to expect over the years.
Broad + Liberty is a media company with a strategy for growth. Yes, Broad + Liberty readily admits its editorial page is center-right. That was never glossed over in the negotiations. In fact, the company’s ideological transparency is an attribute. In PoliticsPA, Broad + Liberty saw an opportunity to improve its reach from a primarily Southeast Pennsylvania site to one that can better cover Harrisburg and the remainder of the Commonwealth.
Does it behoove Broad + Liberty to move PoliticsPA away from its nonpartisan reputation in order to compete with its own mission? Hardly. Broad + Liberty already has a strong brand amongst Pennsylvania conservatives.
Does it make sense for PoliticsPA’s editorial team to allow the longest-running political news website in Pennsylvania to alter its mission – focusing on topics that matter to political insiders? Absolutely not.
This strategic partnership will benefit both parties and is one that PoliticsPA and Broad + Liberty enter into with enthusiasm. Yes, Broad + Liberty will oversee PoliticsPA. But as managing editor, my goal has always been to deliver the headlines/news to you in an easy-to-read format that allows readers to see a story from all sides – not just left or right.
That is not going to change.
All parties involved agree that a healthy civic dialogue and access to high-quality information is vital to our democratic process, especially in a year where early polls indicate that another Biden-Trump matchup for the presidency is likely. PoliticsPA will remain true to its mission, as will Broad + Liberty. Can collaboration make both better and stronger? We believe so. Will you be better informed as a reader? The answer is yes.
To those who are disappointed with our move, I respectfully ask that you give us a chance to show you what we believe PoliticsPA has the potential to become: a better, stronger version of its current self. If you see a shift that you do not like, I understand and respect your desire to receive your political news in a different form.
If you are new to PoliticsPA, I welcome you to a different way to consume Keystone State politics. We’ll always present both sides of the story, fairly and thoroughly, so you can determine the effects on the Keystone State and how it affects our citizens.
We also sincerely appreciate the many notes of congratulations and well-wishes for this new endeavor.
Thank you for being along for the ride … and thank you for continued support of PoliticsPA.
Steve
Good day.
After this morning’s announcement of our strategic partnership with Broad + Liberty, I certainly thought there would be reaction. I’m not sure that I anticipated the response received from some loyal readers.
It was nice to read opening lines in tweets, emails and comments about how readers enjoy PoliticsPA for its nonpartisan stance and how we share commentary from the left and the right from around the state and the nation.
It made me feel good that so many readers cared about PoliticsPA and what we bring to the daily political discourse.
What followed next?
“Is it really an equal partnership when the CEO of right wing publication Broad + Liberty oversees the entire project?”
“Incredibly disappointing to hear your nonpartisan coverage is ending.”
“Time to make sure you’re following (other outlets) for your Pennsylvania political news.”
“Why would you do this? Terrible move. But good to know where you stand.”
“Using PoliticsPA’s strong nonpartisan reputation to launder the image of such an obviously biased and agenda-driven outlet while covering a national election in the most pivotal state in the country is incredibly disappointing.”
“Man I never unsubscribed from something as fast as I did this morning with PoliticsPA newsletter.”
OK, then.
Now, as Paul Harvey used to say, the rest of the story.
We, at PoliticsPA, are proud of what the Playbook and website mean to Pennsylvania political junkies and insiders. We also recognize that help was needed on the back end to continue its excellence and, ultimately, offer even more of the nonpartisan, high-quality content our readers have come to expect over the years.
Broad + Liberty is a media company with a strategy for growth. Yes, Broad + Liberty readily admits its editorial page is center-right. That was never glossed over in the negotiations. In fact, the company’s ideological transparency is an attribute. In PoliticsPA, Broad + Liberty saw an opportunity to improve its reach from a primarily Southeast Pennsylvania site to one that can better cover Harrisburg and the remainder of the Commonwealth.
Does it behoove Broad + Liberty to move PoliticsPA away from its nonpartisan reputation in order to compete with its own mission? Hardly. Broad + Liberty already has a strong brand amongst Pennsylvania conservatives.
Does it make sense for PoliticsPA’s editorial team to allow the longest-running political news website in Pennsylvania to alter its mission – focusing on topics that matter to political insiders? Absolutely not.
This strategic partnership will benefit both parties and is one that PoliticsPA and Broad + Liberty enter into with enthusiasm. Yes, Broad + Liberty will oversee PoliticsPA. But as managing editor, my goal has always been to deliver the headlines/news to you in an easy-to-read format that allows readers to see a story from all sides – not just left or right.
That is not going to change.
All parties involved agree that a healthy civic dialogue and access to high-quality information is vital to our democratic process, especially in a year where early polls indicate that another Biden-Trump matchup for the presidency is likely. PoliticsPA will remain true to its mission, as will Broad + Liberty. Can collaboration make both better and stronger? We believe so. Will you be better informed as a reader? The answer is yes.
To those who are disappointed with our move, I respectfully ask that you give us a chance to show you what we believe PoliticsPA has the potential to become: a better, stronger version of its current self. If you see a shift that you do not like, I understand and respect your desire to receive your political news in a different form.
If you are new to PoliticsPA, I welcome you to a different way to consume Keystone State politics. We’ll always present both sides of the story, fairly and thoroughly, so you can determine the effects on the Keystone State and how it affects our citizens.
We also sincerely appreciate the many notes of congratulations and well-wishes for this new endeavor.
Thank you for being along for the ride … and thank you for continued support of PoliticsPA.
Steve
Good day.
After this morning’s announcement of our strategic partnership with Broad + Liberty, I certainly thought there would be reaction. I’m not sure that I anticipated the response received from some loyal readers.
It was nice to read opening lines in tweets, emails and comments about how readers enjoy PoliticsPA for its nonpartisan stance and how we share commentary from the left and the right from around the state and the nation.
It made me feel good that so many readers cared about PoliticsPA and what we bring to the daily political discourse.
What followed next?
“Is it really an equal partnership when the CEO of right wing publication Broad + Liberty oversees the entire project?”
“Incredibly disappointing to hear your nonpartisan coverage is ending.”
“Time to make sure you’re following (other outlets) for your Pennsylvania political news.”
“Why would you do this? Terrible move. But good to know where you stand.”
“Using PoliticsPA’s strong nonpartisan reputation to launder the image of such an obviously biased and agenda-driven outlet while covering a national election in the most pivotal state in the country is incredibly disappointing.”
“Man I never unsubscribed from something as fast as I did this morning with PoliticsPA newsletter.”
OK, then.
Now, as Paul Harvey used to say, the rest of the story.
We, at PoliticsPA, are proud of what the Playbook and website mean to Pennsylvania political junkies and insiders. We also recognize that help was needed on the back end to continue its excellence and, ultimately, offer even more of the nonpartisan, high-quality content our readers have come to expect over the years.
Broad + Liberty is a media company with a strategy for growth. Yes, Broad + Liberty readily admits its editorial page is center-right. That was never glossed over in the negotiations. In fact, the company’s ideological transparency is an attribute. In PoliticsPA, Broad + Liberty saw an opportunity to improve its reach from a primarily Southeast Pennsylvania site to one that can better cover Harrisburg and the remainder of the Commonwealth.
Does it behoove Broad + Liberty to move PoliticsPA away from its nonpartisan reputation in order to compete with its own mission? Hardly. Broad + Liberty already has a strong brand amongst Pennsylvania conservatives.
Does it make sense for PoliticsPA’s editorial team to allow the longest-running political news website in Pennsylvania to alter its mission – focusing on topics that matter to political insiders? Absolutely not.
This strategic partnership will benefit both parties and is one that PoliticsPA and Broad + Liberty enter into with enthusiasm. Yes, Broad + Liberty will oversee PoliticsPA. But as managing editor, my goal has always been to deliver the headlines/news to you in an easy-to-read format that allows readers to see a story from all sides – not just left or right.
That is not going to change.
All parties involved agree that a healthy civic dialogue and access to high-quality information is vital to our democratic process, especially in a year where early polls indicate that another Biden-Trump matchup for the presidency is likely. PoliticsPA will remain true to its mission, as will Broad + Liberty. Can collaboration make both better and stronger? We believe so. Will you be better informed as a reader? The answer is yes.
To those who are disappointed with our move, I respectfully ask that you give us a chance to show you what we believe PoliticsPA has the potential to become: a better, stronger version of its current self. If you see a shift that you do not like, I understand and respect your desire to receive your political news in a different form.
If you are new to PoliticsPA, I welcome you to a different way to consume Keystone State politics. We’ll always present both sides of the story, fairly and thoroughly, so you can determine the effects on the Keystone State and how it affects our citizens.
We also sincerely appreciate the many notes of congratulations and well-wishes for this new endeavor.
Thank you for being along for the ride … and thank you for continued support of PoliticsPA.
Steve
Good day.
After this morning’s announcement of our strategic partnership with Broad + Liberty, I certainly thought there would be reaction. I’m not sure that I anticipated the response received from some loyal readers.
It was nice to read opening lines in tweets, emails and comments about how readers enjoy PoliticsPA for its nonpartisan stance and how we share commentary from the left and the right from around the state and the nation.
It made me feel good that so many readers cared about PoliticsPA and what we bring to the daily political discourse.
What followed next?
“Is it really an equal partnership when the CEO of right wing publication Broad + Liberty oversees the entire project?”
“Incredibly disappointing to hear your nonpartisan coverage is ending.”
“Time to make sure you’re following (other outlets) for your Pennsylvania political news.”
“Why would you do this? Terrible move. But good to know where you stand.”
“Using PoliticsPA’s strong nonpartisan reputation to launder the image of such an obviously biased and agenda-driven outlet while covering a national election in the most pivotal state in the country is incredibly disappointing.”
“Man I never unsubscribed from something as fast as I did this morning with PoliticsPA newsletter.”
OK, then.
Now, as Paul Harvey used to say, the rest of the story.
We, at PoliticsPA, are proud of what the Playbook and website mean to Pennsylvania political junkies and insiders. We also recognize that help was needed on the back end to continue its excellence and, ultimately, offer even more of the nonpartisan, high-quality content our readers have come to expect over the years.
Broad + Liberty is a media company with a strategy for growth. Yes, Broad + Liberty readily admits its editorial page is center-right. That was never glossed over in the negotiations. In fact, the company’s ideological transparency is an attribute. In PoliticsPA, Broad + Liberty saw an opportunity to improve its reach from a primarily Southeast Pennsylvania site to one that can better cover Harrisburg and the remainder of the Commonwealth.
Does it behoove Broad + Liberty to move PoliticsPA away from its nonpartisan reputation in order to compete with its own mission? Hardly. Broad + Liberty already has a strong brand amongst Pennsylvania conservatives.
Does it make sense for PoliticsPA’s editorial team to allow the longest-running political news website in Pennsylvania to alter its mission – focusing on topics that matter to political insiders? Absolutely not.
This strategic partnership will benefit both parties and is one that PoliticsPA and Broad + Liberty enter into with enthusiasm. Yes, Broad + Liberty will oversee PoliticsPA. But as managing editor, my goal has always been to deliver the headlines/news to you in an easy-to-read format that allows readers to see a story from all sides – not just left or right.
That is not going to change.
All parties involved agree that a healthy civic dialogue and access to high-quality information is vital to our democratic process, especially in a year where early polls indicate that another Biden-Trump matchup for the presidency is likely. PoliticsPA will remain true to its mission, as will Broad + Liberty. Can collaboration make both better and stronger? We believe so. Will you be better informed as a reader? The answer is yes.
To those who are disappointed with our move, I respectfully ask that you give us a chance to show you what we believe PoliticsPA has the potential to become: a better, stronger version of its current self. If you see a shift that you do not like, I understand and respect your desire to receive your political news in a different form.
If you are new to PoliticsPA, I welcome you to a different way to consume Keystone State politics. We’ll always present both sides of the story, fairly and thoroughly, so you can determine the effects on the Keystone State and how it affects our citizens.
We also sincerely appreciate the many notes of congratulations and well-wishes for this new endeavor.
Thank you for being along for the ride … and thank you for continued support of PoliticsPA.
Steve
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