Written by Sy Snyder

The Mayor of Philadelphia unfairly picks a fight with Philadelphia Magazine, statewide elected officials Twitter accounts receives some recognition, and the PAGOP makes two new hires to their staff. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe will headline the Lancaster County Democrats Fall banquet, while a political website places Erie County as one of the ten most important counties that will decide the 2020 election. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

McCabe will discuss the firing of FBI Director James Comey, his one-on-one interactions with President Donald Trump and the Mueller investigation. The Lancaster Dems see McCabe as well suited to address various issues facing the nation, while the Lancaster County GOP says McCabe betrayed the FBI and slammed the Democrats for inviting him to speak.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The website notes that President Donald Trump was the first Republican presidential candidate to win the county since Ronald Reagan in 1984 and described it as a working-class county that’s socially conservative.

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Former President Barack Obama leads an initiative against gerrymandering that targets PA. President Donald Trump and Sen. Pat Toomey are at odds over tariffs. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

Sen. Pat Toomey said that tariffs are a threat to growth for the US economy, while President Trump said he doesn’t think it’s having a negative impact in America.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

Pennsylvania is one of ten states that the Obama-backed group places as a priority for fair Congressional maps. The PA Democratic Party welcomes the initiative from the former President accusing the GOP of rigging the system, while the PA GOP said the group is aiming to ensure a permanent Democratic majority in the House.

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Former Congressman Lou Barletta rules out a run for the 8th Congressional District in 2020 and starts a consulting firm, while the PAGOP announces two new hires. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The PAGOP brings in Calvin Tucker to serve in the newly created position of “Director of Engagement and Advancement” and Vonne Andring as Senior Advisor.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The former GOP Congressman said he is thankful for the time he served in Congress, but decided to focus on his new consulting firm rather than run against Rep. Matt Cartwright in the 8th Congressional District.