Posted on 02/20/2010 7:28:41 AM PST by Tribune7
Former Lt. Gov. Mark Singel has announced that he will seek the 12th District Pennsylvania congressional seat left vacant by the Feb. 8 death of fellow Democrat John Murtha.
A special election will be held, May 18, the same day as the primary election, to fill the remaining months of Murtha's term. An election for a fresh term will occur in November.
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Another reason for Singel's loss was reportedly the case of Reginald McFadden. McFadden had been sentenced to life in prison in 1970 for a robbery/homicide. In 1992, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons voted to release him. At the time, Singel, as Lt. Governor, served on the board and had voted in favour of McFadden's release. In 1994 (during the gubernatorial race), McFadden was released from prison (after Gov. Casey signed the commutation papers) and subsequently murdered two people and kidnapped and raped a third within 90 days of being released. When news of the murders broke, Singel's opponent, Tom Ridge, turned Singel's vote to release McFadden into a campaign issue. This issue, which was compared to the case of Willie Horton, was cited as another reason why Singel lost the campaign.[2]
From Wikipedia. Pro abortion loser.
So is Hafer. I'm hoping the Dems really bloody each other up.
Russell has competition but it doesn't seem that serious.
The winner of the endorsement for the special election will have an advantage.
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