PoliticsPA’s Ups and Downs: 2/18
There was a little romance in the air, and we’re happy to recognize two nice guys who are getting married. The was less love, however, for many of the other folks on the list this week.
There was a little romance in the air, and we’re happy to recognize two nice guys who are getting married. The was less love, however, for many of the other folks on the list this week.
Raja announces, Carney eyeing a rematch, Orie’s trial continues, Corbett puts the kibosh on a Fayette Co. jail, and more DROP in the Philly council races.
There was good news for Delco today as the House voted down an amendment that would have cut funding for the V-22 Osprey, a tilt-rotor aircraft. The Osprey is manufactured in part by the some of the 5,900 Boeing workers in Delaware County. Unofficial reports indicate that the V-22 Osprey is one of the coolest aircraft in the world.
In today’s guest commentary, State Rep. Chelsa Wagner argues the the relative absence of Pennsylvania women in Harrisburg and Washington is a detriment to the state, and calls for more women to get involved.
Senator Bob Casey is out in front of rumors of a federal shut down, with his message that lawmakers shouldn’t get paid if the government is off duty.
Orie is being accused by Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala of using public funding towards her campaign as well as that of her sister, Justice Joan Orie Melvin. She continues to face heat from her former employees concerning both her professional conduct as well as her job assignments.
Casey sees a 10 point net increase in approval ratings in today’s Q-pac poll, while only 22% say he is too liberal. Meanwhile, the GOP still has a decent chance to define Casey (if not defeat him) if they start soon.
A fresh Quinnipiac poll shows President Obama’s approval ratings have gone up in Pennsylvania, giving the President his highest numbers since July 2009. Silver lining for the GOP? Obama not doing so well in SWPA or NEPA.
Good numbers for Obama, Casey and Corbett. The budget debate continues, with Toomey speaking at Heritage. Vouchers on the agenda in Harrisburg. And Tom Knox considers a primary challenge to Nutter.. because Philly is famous for supporting losers?
Organizing for America (OFA), a grassroots organizing project fueled by the Democratic National Committee and geared toward building support for President Obama’s legislative agenda, has announced an initiative aimed at reaching out to small businesses in Pennsylvania, PoliticsPA has learned.
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