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Patrick Murphy – Blue Dog Progressive?

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

I ran across this blog post on PatrickMurphyWatch.com that contained a video of Patrick Murphy declaring himself a “progressive”.  It’s a little choppy due to the editing, but it gets the point across.  Here is the YouTube Video:

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Government takeover of BP – Shoe on the other foot

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

In this article by Robert Reich, he calls for government takeover of BP.  This is a very dangerous and slippery slope.  Our government keeps taking over businesses (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, GM) and are imposing their dictatorship over entire sectors (banking, health care, etc).  Ignoring the fact that all of this: kills jobs, is unconstitutional, and [...]

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8th Congressional Race Results

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Congratulations to Mike Fitzpatrick for his win in the 8th Congressional District primary.  Here are the results from the PA state site:

FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL G. (REP)

33,634
76.8%

CARLINEO, GLORIA (REP)

6,526
14.9%

JONES, JAMES (REP)

1,242
2.8%

HOFFMAN, IRA (REP)

2,423
5.5%

I would also like to thank Gloria Carlineo, James Jones, and Ira Hoffman for their time and effort in this race.  I’ve met all the [...]

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Where to track election results

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

If you love politics, you can track the election results online at the following sites:
PA Department of State at http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/
Bucks County Election Board at http://www.buckscountyelections.org/ElectionSummary.aspx?id=9
FoxNews at http://www.foxnews.com/interactive/politics/2010/05/18/pennsylvania-governor-senate-house/

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Tomorrow is primary day!

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Tomorrow is our chance to start getting our country back on track.  Do your research and have your voice heard!

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Candidate Statement – Matthew Grodsky

Monday, May 17th, 2010

I received the following in an e-mail from Matthew Grodsky today.  I met him and spoke to his Patriots of Lower Bucks during my time in the 8th district Congressional race.  He has real concern for our country and our Constitution.

My fellow Special Interest Group Members,

I want to delight you with some excerpts [...]

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Candidate Statement – Brenda Bossard

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Brenda Bossard is running for Republican Committeewoman in Warrington Township – 6.  Here is her candidacy statement:
I humbly ask for your vote this coming Tuesday, May 18 to represent you as Republican Committeewoman in Warrington Township District 6.  I want our government to get back to basics and will work so that our conservative voices can be [...]

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Pennsylvania Catholic Conference publishes candidate questionairre

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference has just published their candidate questionnaire.  You can read it at http://www.pacatholic.org/faith-politics/get-to-know-the-candidates-primary-election-2010/.  Responses appear for candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Senator.

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Inquirer endorses Fitzpatrick

Monday, May 10th, 2010

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In this Philadelphia Inquirer article, they endorse Mike Fitzpatrick for the GOP nomination  in the 8th district (I announced my support for Fitzpatrick in this blog entry)  and Abington businessman Carson Dee Adcock for the 13th district.  They do not, however, offer any detailed analysis of why they chose these candidates. 
It’s interesting to see that [...]

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Information on PA-08 Congressional candidates

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

The Morning Call published an article with background information on the candidates for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional district.  You can find this article at http://www.mcall.com/opinion/all-8th-congress-050510,0,2595082,full.story. 
The candidates are:

Gloria Carlineo
Mike Fitzpatrick
Ira Hoffman
James Jones

Remember, primary day is May 18, 2010.  Get out and vote.

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