George Will: Pileggi Electoral College Plan Defies Founders
Influential conservative columnist George Will this weekend took a strong stand against plans by some Republicans to tinker with Pennsylvania’s Electoral College.
Influential conservative columnist George Will this weekend took a strong stand against plans by some Republicans to tinker with Pennsylvania’s Electoral College.
With just under a month left before election day, Commonwealth Court candidates Anne Covey (R) and Kathryn Boockvar (D) are each busy making their way around the state, but political scientist and pollster G. Terry Madonna said nothing short of $3 million and a statewide television and radio campaign is going to earn either of the candidates statewide recognition.
Santorum came in 3rd, with 16 percent of the Values Voter Summit straw poll. Ron Paul finished first followed by Herman Cain among the voters that form the former PA Senator’s base.
Santorum at Values Voters; Dahlkemper on 2012; Fitz goes negative; the prevailing wager; vouchers; Critz’s Q3 and more.
Kathy Dahlkemper likely won’t seek a rematch against Rep. Mike Kelly, the former Congresswoman told Erie’s WICU12. She cited the uncertainty of redistricting.
It’s another week of back-and-forth in the Allegheny Executive campaign. The Fitzgerald campaign is out with a new negative ad that, in addition to the outsource charge, emphasizes the Raja-as-outsider angle.
PA’s prevailing wage law has been on the books for 50 years and according to many Republicans and business groups it’s time for change. They say it’s unrealistic, while labor groups argue it’s a key to PA’s middle class and tax base.
Congressman Mark Critz today announced that his campaign posted a strong fundraising quarter and raised approximately $303,000 since July 1 and has $422,000 in the bank. Critz said that his fundraising totals place him in a strong position for re-election heading into the final quarter of the year.
A 2012 hopeful like Santorum, with relatively little campaign cash and organizational capacity compared to the top tier candidates, will have little chance to compete. He opposes efforts by states like Nevada and Florida to move up their primaries.
A great Gridiron, a strong Q3, a rough poll, and going nuclear. Check out this week’s Ups & Downs.
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