The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State …
It looks like Bloomberg is throwing down on the NRA, and claiming victory. The article provides good insight into how the political process works. I suggest everyone read it. It did not look like the odds were in their favor. Feinblatt maintained a whip sheet, one of those essential lobbying tools for tracking “who’s with … Continue reading “Bloomberg Gets Credit for Defeating Thune”
It looks like Gun Owners of America is throwing its weight behind Pat Toomey, even though we’re still an entire year out from the Republican Primary, and as far as I can tell, the primary ballot isn’t even really known yet: First, Senator Arlen Specter provided the instrumental Republican support to get anti-gun Attorney General … Continue reading “Early Endorsement Fisking”
Via Grassroots PA, it looks like they are clearing the way for Specter on the Democratic side. State Representative Josh Shapiro is ruling out running now, and so is Allyson Schwartz. Grassroots PA also reports Sestak isn’t rulling out a primary challenge, and Sestak is a big enough asshole to do it. Apparently Torsella is … Continue reading “Democrats Clearing the Field for Specter”
Bitter asks in the previous post about whether Specter will want to keep his A-rating from the NRA. Specter is politically weak, and NRA is a good ally to have in your corner in Pennsylvania, even if your a Democrat. I don’t think he can afford to piss off the NRA right now. But it’s … Continue reading “The Difficulty of Specter’s Switch”
Our favorite Senator from Pennsylvania was in Philadelphia on Monday begging Democrats to switch registrations so they can vote for less conservative candidates in the GOP primary. Facing a tough primary rematch against conservative Pat Toomey, Specter stumped with a House Democrat in Darby, Pa., and told one group in Philadelphia: “I don’t know if … Continue reading “Specter Begging Dems to Register as GOP”
He’s demanding Pat Toomey turns over membership lists for Club for Growth, because pretty clearly “Given the Wall Street background of your members, it seems clear that many of them would have received TARP monies.” I hope Toomey tells Specter where he can stick his request.
Arlen Specter is already running ads against Pat Toomey. That’s rich. Arlen Specter, who voted for Obama’s Porkulus bill, is trying to suggest that Pat Toomey, who has spent the last several years heading up Club for Growth, which advocates for smaller government, has destroyed America. I guess now it’s time to think about starting … Continue reading “The 2010 Election Begins”
I wish she would have stayed out. Toomey is the best chance to get rid of Arlen in the primary. Specter barely eeked by Toomey in 2004, and I think this time he could be in real trouble. But if the Specter hating GOP vote is split between two candidates, it can only help Arlen … Continue reading “Luksik to Enter GOP Senate Primary”
This is an excellent analysis of where the GOP stands in the Philadelphia Suburbs. It’s not good. Not good at all. Bucks County, the county I live in, is now the most Republican County, and we traditionally haven’t been. Chester County is even in trouble: It was once one of the most Republican counties in … Continue reading “Decline of the GOP”
Club for Growth’s President Pat Toomey has a pretty good bit that strikes some chords with me on Ron Paul: “Ron Paul’s record contains some very laudable components,” said Club for Growth President Pat Toomey. “On taxes, regulation, and political speech, his record is superb. His spending record is impressive, though Paul has recently embraced … Continue reading “The Paul Problem”