Lest anyone doubt Pennsylvania’s swing state status, check out this story from The Fix. The DCCC is targeting 19 districts around the country, doubling down on President Obama’s investment/spending plans. PA leads the nation in targeted districts, including Lou Barletta (R-11), Mike FItzpatrick (R-8) and Pat Meehan (R-7).

On January 28th, PoliticsPA mistakenly reported that the Montgomery County Republican Committee voted to endorse incumbent Bruce Castor and Lower Merion commissioner Jenny Brown for this year’s County Commissioners race. The vote reported was that of the Montgomery GOP’s Executive Committee.

The White House announced this week that President Obama will pay a visit to State College, and PA Republicans’ reactions run the gamut from civil to, well, you’ll see.

Senator Bob Casey forcefully condemned the violence by Egyptian security forces against civilian protesters today, and expressed his support for the Egyptian people.

Allegheny County Council President Rich Fitzgerald officially began his campaign for County Executive today with show of political force. Fitzgerald gathered with high-profile supporters at the Allegheny County Courthouse, including U.S. Represenative Mike Doyle.

The Montgomery County Republican Committee has endorsed incumbent Commissioner Bruce Castor (no surprise), and Lower Merion Commissioner Jenny Brown. Incumbent Jim Matthews has said he would not seek re-election without an endorsement.

Check out this profile piece on American Consulting Group president David Urban in Philadelphia Magazine. Urban, 46, is a West Point grad, a Gulf War Veteran, former Chief of Staff to Senator Arlen Specter, and one of the most influential lobbyists in Washington DC.

PA Public Radio’s Scott Detrow has the scoop on President Obama’s visit to central PA, scheduled for Feb. 2.