[MestaMachine]

Let's do it!

[woweeitsme]

My district is safe. Todd Platts is a pretty solid conservative, and doesn’t appear to have any “blue dog” running against him.

[PennsylvaniaMom]

Morning, MM...there is a Quinn/Rose thread with alot of PA residents on it...sneakers is the keeper of that ping list.

We can’t start early enough!!!

[MestaMachine]

HELP!!!!

[stevio]

There is a meeting of the Berks County Patriots this Saturday Jan. 16, at the Leesport Market Hall from 2pm-4pm.

http://www.berkscountypatriots.org/index.html

[Tribune7]

My district is the 7th where Joe Sestak is leaving for greater things -- which I suspect and hope is retirement. The Republican seeking to take his place is almost certainly going to be former Delaware County D.A. and federal prosecutor Pat Meehan, who is a solid conservative.

The Dem candidate is most likely going to be State Rep. Bryan Lentz.

[jazusamo]

Thanks for the ping, MM. I don't live in PA but there are people on this ping list that do. Bill Russell is working hard to unseat the most corrupt of the corrupt, Murtha in the 12th District.

Bill Russell for Congress
PA 12th District

RussellBrigade.com

Inquiries to:
POBox 630, Johnstown, PA 15907
Tel. 814-525-9171

Contact me to be added to ping list.

[smoothsailing]

Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District...

THIS IS THE YEAR WE DEFEAT JOHN MURTHA!!!

...and Bill Russell is the man who will do it, WITH OUR HELP!

Family Security

Bill Russell is committed to advancing the pro-life, family-security agenda in Congress. More than lip-service, he’s pledged to make the defense of families and innocent unborn life a hallmark of his public service.

Here’s where Bill stands on key family policy issues:

• Supports a Human Life Amendment to the Constitution recognizing the personhood of unborn children, and extending legal protection to all innocent life.
• Supports gunowner freedoms clearly enumerated by the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution. He opposes any effort to strip or redefine these rights by courts and legislatures.
• Supports a Federal Marriage Protection Amendment preventing activist judges from repealing the definition of marriage as “the union of one man and one woman.”
• Opposes human cloning and embryonic stem cell research, while fully supporting research on adult stem cell lines.
• Supports the appointment of judges who strictly interpret the Constitution, not legislate from the bench.
• Supports giving parents the fullest range of educational choices, including homeschools and private schools, without financial or regulatory penalty.
• Supports restoring control of education to the local level.

For the first time in decades, the people of the 12th Congressional District will have a strong, outspoken voice for life and family in Bill Russell.

National Security

Bill Russell’s life has been dedicated to keeping America safe. He believes true national security rests with engaged citizens, responsible elected leaders and a robust military. Bill supports the Reagan Doctrine of “Peace through Strength,” believing America should always remain alert and vigilant.

As a 9-11 Pentagon survivor and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, Bill understands the sacred obligation civilian leaders owe to military personnel and their families. He’ll always honor their service and sacrifice.

Beyond a strong defense, Bill believes our national security policies must include an aggressive plan for energy independence, and the confrontation of radical, violent jihad.

Here’s where Bill stands on key national security issues:

• Supports the ongoing winning of the War on Terror and radical jihad.
• Supports tough border enforcement measures, and the prosecution of employers who hire illegal immigrants.
• Supports energy independence through expanded domestic oil exploration and production, and the development of alternative energy sources.
• Supports continued research, development and deployment of effective military technology to keep America safe.
• Supports ensuring that our troops have the equipment and support they need to do the job they are ordered to do.
• Supports full funding for veteran’s benefits and continued reform and improvement of military hospitals.
• Supports making English the official language of the United States.
• Supports American sovereignty.  He opposes  weakening America’s ability to protect her interests in either domestic or foreign policy.

Bill Russell believes that it’s time for America’s elected leaders to truly honor the service and sacrifice of America’s fighting men and women.

Economic Security

For decades, local politicians in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District have repeated a two-word, political slogan – “Murtha Delivers.” But Congressman Murtha’s deliveries have constructed what CBS news recently called a “Kingdom of Pork,” not real economic growth. As a result, instead of exporting coal and steel, southwestern Pennsylvania now exports its children.

Bill Russell believes the true reason for the 12th District’s downward spiral is rooted in Congressman Murtha’s fundamental misunderstanding of the following key principles:

• So-called “economic development” rarely succeeds when it is engineered by Washington or Harrisburg politicians.
• Delivering jobs by addition instead of multiplication is the obvious result of targeted economic policies that benefit the few, not the many.
• Opposition to tax reductions, spending cuts and legal reform is the major reason Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector continues to evaporate

Here’s where Bill stands on key economic security issues:

• Opposes the proposed tax hike on gas purchases supported by House Democrats. The so-called “Windfall Profits Tax” would result in an increase in cost and reduction of supply of fuel at the pump.
• Supports a permanent ban on earmarks, ending a culture of waste and unaccountable spending. The reform would require that all taxpayer spending be subject to the committee process and a vote on the House floor. All spending should be on the books and on the public record.
• Supports the elimination of wasteful subsidies for corporations and private businesses, and the review and elimination of unproven government programs.
• Supports the 3/5ths “Supermajority” requirement to prevent unnecessary tax hikes.
• Supports a major overhaul of the tax system with the creation of a simpler, fairer, flatter option for taxpayers.
• Supports giving families more control and options in health care, including Health Savings Accounts, interstate health insurance availability, insurance portability, and financial support for in-home care for seniors.
• Supports eliminating the death tax.
• Supports the development of coal-to-liquid technology to bring real industry back to southwestern Pennsylvania.

Bill Russell isn’t running for Congress to win the naming rights to your neighborhood “economic development park” or public library. He’s running to give the people of the 12th Congressional District a fighting chance in the global economy. Lower taxes, a more accountable government and real reductions in spending – that’s his formula for real job creation.

[Big E]

Ok, Mesta, here’s my take on the PA races, and my assessment of who’s a RINO, and whether or not the conservative has a chance to win. If you are looking for good information on PA races, check out www.pa2010.com.

Senate: Arlen Specter is up for re-election. His opponent is Pat Toomey, Club for Growth President. I heartily endorse Toomey as a solid conservative, and think he has a 60-40 chance of finally knocking off Specter. Toomey ran against Specter as an unknown GOP Congressman in 2004, and lost 51-49, after President Bush and Santorum backed Specter at the 11th hour, which really hurt Toomey. Specter will have the hardcore Communists supporting him, but many independents see what we’ve know all along; he’s a political opportunist who switched parties to benefit himself, and a Grade A scumbag. If you want to make a $$$ contribution, Toomey would be a good candidate to back, as Specter has $12 million in the bank, and will be able to raise 2-3 times that by November.

House: My district is PA-6 which includes parts of Berks, Chester, and Montgomery County. Jim Gerlach (R) is the incumbent. Gerlach is a RINO, probably because the district has been turning more and more blue as the leftists from Philadelphia move into the area. The district went for Obama 58-41 in 2008, although I do not think it is that blue. I believe the result was more a function of a weak McCain at the top of the ticket.

Gerlach voted for the bailout, for cash-for-clunkers, for SCHIP. He faithfully votes against drilling in ANWR. He has backed the party line against Obama, so far. He was running for governor, but decided he couldn’t win, so decided to run for re-election to Congress. His only competition in the primary appears to be a guy named Steve Welch, who has not yet dropped out of the race.

Welch is a young, rich businessman, who appears to want to get into politics. He could challenge Gerlach in the primary, because he’s rich, but I think he’s a RINO. He has a number of contributors to his campaign who have given to Democratic candidates like Obama, Specter, etc. He himself gave $300 to Joe Sestak a few years ago, and Welch was registered as a Democratic as late as this time last year. So, I would have to say he’s a RINO, and not worthy of support.

Gerlach will likely face Doug Pike in November, which should be another close race. Pike is your standard Communist, but Gerlach must be favored in a GOP year. I would not support Gerlach with $$$; I have not decided if I will vote for him or not.

If you are looking for a good candidate to support with $$$, check out Lou Barletta in PA-11 (which is Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, some Scranton, I think), who will be taking on Paul Kanjorski in November. Barletta will win the primary easily. Barletta was the Mayor of Hazleton, and gained fame by taking a stand against illegal immigration, when no one else would. He ran against Kanjorski in 2008, and lost by 2-3 points. He should be favored to win the rematch in a GOP year, but he will need money to beat the incumbent Kanjorski, who is a thorough Commie leftist, who votes the Pelosi line.

Finally, in PA-17, which is Pottsville, Leesport, Schuylkill Haven, etc., we have Blue Dog Tim Holden as the incumbent. State Senator Dave Argall is likely to win the GOP primary. I don’t know the first thing about Argall. I do know Holden will be difficult to beat. He’s one of these protected Democrats, who has been able to vote against Obamacare, against the Stimulus, against Cap and Tax. Of course, if Nancy Pelosi needed his vote, he would have voted the Communist line. No one has ever seriously challenged Holden since he beat longtime GOP Congressman George Gekas in 2002, and I highly doubt State Sen Argall will beat him either.

Governor: Tom Corbett is the overwhelming favorite in the GOP primary. He is the incumbent Attorney General. I know nearly nothing about where he stands on the issues, as he’s never had to vote on anything as an AG. I do know he’s being backed heavily by the RINO GOP establishment in PA. His opponent is State Rep. Sam Rohrer, who just happens to be my State Rep. Rohrer is a true conservative, with impeccable conservative credentials. Rohrer is unknown in 7/8 of the State, though, and will have a tough time raising $$$ to challenge the annointed Corbett. Rohrer might be worth kicking $20 or so. Luckily for him, the election isn’t until May 18, so he still has some time to get known. Still, he’s a huge underdog.

That’s my opinion, maybe others know more about it than I do. Thanks for doing this Mesta, I think it’s important that we funnel our $$$ to worthy conservatives, and not to the RNC.

[luckystarmom]

Got an online friend whose husband is running for office in Pennsylvania. His name is Joe Nolan.

His wife and I are in an parent group for kids with epilepsy.

I’ve never met them, but I know she doesn’t like Obama and they are against healthcare. The healthcare issue comes up in our epilepsy group.

I’m in California, but I’m watching his race.

[JustPiper]

Arlen the Traitor, Arlen the Hater

The campaigns of Rep. Joe Sestak and Sen. Arlen Specter accepted an offer Thursday by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters to attend a debate in Philadelphia, likely to be held on May 1 but possibly earlier as interest in the intraparty race heats up.

Specter, Sestak Schedule Pennsylvania Democratic Primary Debate

[JustPiper]

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[Think free or die]

Last night I attended a candidates' forum hosted by our county level GOP for its committee members. I'm not a committee member, but since I called to inquire, I was invited. I am encouraged. The stage was filled with six candidates vying for the GOP endorsement. All six had small government, fiscal responsibility, national defense and pro-life messages. Of the six, two or three look like pretty scrappy candidates with energy and the ability to think on their feet. The other three seemed weak in terms of presentation, energy level or other factors. I spoke with our county GOP leader and he is very pleased with the slate of potential candidates, and said he is sick of going to the polls with lukewarm candidates. It sounds like the party is getting the message, at least in some quarters.

This is all in Pennsylvania's 13th District, a gerrymandered district which encompasses parts of NE Philadelphia and Eastern Montgomery County. We're currently "represented" by Allyson Schwartz - a Dem party faithful. The endorsement will be made on Feb 8th, and then we'll see. Most of the candidates said they'd withdraw if not endorsed. I suspect there will be a primary though, since one candidate said he'd run regardless and a second refused to be pinned down.

The current list of candidates is:
Josh Quinter
Damien Dachowski
Lee Falgoust
Dee Adcock
Brian Haughton
Charlie McIntyre.

Here's a breakdown of fundraising and an article giving some info on some of the candidates.
FEC data
Philly article.

[JustPiper]

Video: Specter to Bachmann: ‘Act Like a Lady’

http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/blog/id.4355/blog_detail.asp

DC PHONE: (202) 224-4254
DC FAX: (202) 228-1229
HARRISBURG PHONE: (717) 782-3951
HARRISBURG FAX: (717) 782-4920
EMAILS TO CONTACT:
Scott_Hoeflich@specter.senate.gov
Maria_Plakoudas@specter.senate.gov
Christopher_Bradish@specter.senate.gov
thomas_dower@specter.senate.gov
seema_singh@specter.senate.gov
corene_ashley@specter.senate.gov
regina_campbell@specter.senate.gov
gayle_mills@specter.senate.gov

[dirtboy]

Dee Adcock for Congress in the PA 13th District - let’s put Allyson Schwartz on the unemployment lines!

DeeAdcock.com

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Dee Adcock - Job Creator (YouTube video)

Great website covering Allyson Schwartz's hijinks:

Not Allyson Schwartz