PBS 'Think Like a Terrorist' on Chemical Security & Rail Security
My local PBS station is running (re-running?) Part 1 of this documentary "Think Like a Terrorist" this afternoon. Until our chemical plants are truly secure, no Republican should be allowed to claim...
View ArticleClinton & McCain Persuade This PA Voter - to Back Obama
As a Pennsylvania voter, I have until April 22 to make up my mind. And I didn't care for the rush to coronation that came after Iowa and was fortunately halted by Sen. Clinton winning New Hampshire. I...
View ArticleClinton Letter Touting 50-State Strategy? & Other PA Info
I am a Pennsylvania "supervoter" -- (NOT a superdelegate!) I usually even vote in the low-turnout odd-year primary AND general elections, since that's when PA voters pick our statewide judges. Makes me...
View ArticleThis PA Voter's Take on ABC's 'Debate' (+ the Snail-Mail I'm Getting)
In part to distract myself from just how lame the ABC "debate" was, I typed up my stream-of-consciousness notes as it went along. But I bounced them off some friends and family before posting because I...
View ArticleA Berlin Airlift for Zimbabwe? Food Aid by Ground is Now Blocked
I'm very pleased that Sen. Clinton gave her strong, gracious endorsement to Sen. Obama today, but I am also appalled at something I read about in today's newspaper. Just when you think Zimbabwe...
View Article(Revised) What Killed the Auto Bailout? The Ultimate Gerrymander.
OK, so we just had the electoral college vote Monday, and some may be saying, "Hey, what about that National Popular Vote idea?" The Progressive States Network, which I respect, is even going for the...
View ArticlePA Editor Exposes Fox Viewers' 'Tea Party' Paranoia
The Reading, PA, Eagle is in the middle of Berks County, which is split between 3 congressional districts, including 2 that aren't 100% safe for either party (PA-6 Gerlach and PA-17 Holden). So it's...
View Article'Keep Specter Honest' /'Specter: Act Like a PA Dem' Group on Facebook
(cross-posted at Young Philly Politics)Joining this group does not make you anti-Specter or pro-Specter. Just means you think we need to keep an eye on him and keep pressure on him on the Employee Free...
View Article(UPDATED) 'Specter Watch' Expands Beyond Facebook
Thanks to all those who have encouraged this effort. ("Now that Sen. Arlen Specter's switching to be a Democrat, let's keep the pressure on him so he votes like a PENNSYLVANIA Democrat and not a...
View ArticlePA-Sen: Comedy from Pat Toomey; 4 Dems Eyeing or In Race Besides Specter
Since (as covered elsewhere on DKos today) Sen. Specter continues to give Democrats more reasons to say "We should give this guy our nomination WHY exactly?" -- I thought you all might enjoy this:Pat...
View ArticlePA Online Poll on New Marriage Equality Bill
As you may have read, a Pennsylvania state senator announced yesterday that he plans to introduce a civil marriage equality bill.Today, one of the state's largest newspapers, the Pittsburgh...
View Article'Innovation' a Reason Why the Medicare Option is Needed
(I haven't heard much about this in the health care debate, so if others have been addressing it, by all means please post links to those articles or diaries. The more the merrier!)Remember how Wall...
View ArticleVote By Vote: Calling BS on Specter's "Sestak Missed Votes" Argument
It's become clear that one of Sen. Specter's main arguments against his primary challenger, Congressman Joe Sestak, will be "Sestak missed a bunch of votes in the House." His campaign has even put up a...
View ArticleSpecter Changes Name to "Pat Toomey"
In a shock to many political observers, Republican-turned-Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania announced he will change his name to Pat Toomey."The name polls well, several points ahead of...
View ArticleCautious Dem for Joe Hoeffel for PA GOV: Why Settle?
(Written in response to someone who asked on Facebook what I think of Hoeffel for governor) I'm generally cautious by nature. I've often gone with the "most electable" and "more moderate" Dem candidate...
View ArticleUnintended Comedy from PA GOP State Legislators
Pennsylvania is one of the places where some state legislators are introducing a version of Arizona's "show me your papers" law. (The lead sponsor here is a Republican rep who is running for lieutenant...
View Article(UPDATED) Delaware, NH - Now What? Help 3 to Smash Filibuster
After Tuesday's Delaware primary shocker, I think there are two important questions: Where will progressive dollars go furthest in Senate races? Will spending in those races help end or reform the...
View ArticleO'Donnell Raises $1 Million; DE, AK, HI 3 "Bang for Your Buck" Races
Unfortunately the power of the online moneybomb can cut both ways, as extremist Christine O'Donnell has apparently raised $1 million this week, a big amount for any state but especially for a state...
View ArticleDADT: Don't Get Mad, Get Even: Stop Filibusters with 3 Bang for the Buck...
Today we were presented with one more reason why the un-democratic filibuster has to go. 56 senators out of 100 voted to move ahead with the annual defense authorization bill, including allowing the...
View ArticleCatholic University in Ohio Has Anti-Gay Pseudo-Science Course, Threatens...
I earned my bachelor's degree from a conservative Catholic university in the region where I grew up. A few months ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find out there is an unofficial Facebook group of...
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