The 2010 Governor’s Election

Geez, Midge Rendell probably barely has her inauguration gown back from the dry cleaners, and they are already talking about the 2010 election. Pennsylvania has alternated between Democrat and Republican Governors for half a century. I’d like to keep things this way. On the slate for the Republicans, we have folks like former Congressman Pat … Continue reading “The 2010 Governor’s Election”

Specter Causing Trouble

Via John Lott (who’s book I’m finishing up, and will write a review on shortly), Senator Specter is trying to inflate his own sense of importance again: Specter, who championed their confirmation, said Tuesday he will personally re-examine the testimony to see if their actions in court match what they told the Senate.”There are things … Continue reading “Specter Causing Trouble”

Hey Ed, What’s This Going to Cost Me?

This Philadelphia Inquirer article is practically slobbering all over Rendell’s new “plan” and is short on details. Like, how much is this going to cost me? Pennsylvania is already a horrid state to do business in, and this looks like something that’s just going to make it worse. Pennsylvania has a real problem keeping educated … Continue reading “Hey Ed, What’s This Going to Cost Me?”