Montco Could Become the Hotbed for 2014 Governor Race

Two politicians from the county may face-off in a race for the state's seat.

Of course, nothing is set in stone just yet, but with phrases like "80 percent sure" and "pragmatism and practicality" being floated around, it is possible that Montgomery County may be home to a hot race in the 2014 Pennsylvania governor's race. Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor has not put a percentage on his desire to enter the race, but has said he is keeping a close eye on the current governor, Tom Corbett's actions in the second half of his term. "I'm not going to run just to make a splash. I want Pennsylvania to go down the right path," Castor said in an interview with Pennsylvania Cable Network, covered by Patch in January. "I want Pennsylvania to be a conservative state, but with pragmatism and practicality. I don't see …

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Mike Shortall

9:54 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wow ... I thought Abington was the ONLY place she could find besides NE Philly!! Fact is, she'll have little appeal to anyone west of Rt 232.   more ›

Democrats Seeking Commissioner Candidates in Upper Moreland

The Democratic Committee is looking for local candidates interested in filling the role as an elected official of Upper Moreland's local government.

The Upper Moreland Democratic Committee is seeking Commissioner Candidates in Wards 1, 3, 5. And 7, as well as Township Treasurer. There are also four vacancies on the school board, which can be filled “at large”, by any Township Resident in any Ward. Voters should be concerned about the negative long-term impact on Tax Revenue if the planned “Super WAWA” occupies our most valuable downtown real estate, not to mention the impact on traffic and the future development of the town center. Recent issues have included cost overruns in the construction of the Memorial Park Entrance, The slow pace of re-development, the “missing” ½ million dollars and the former tax collector; not to mention two tax increases in the past two years. One party has …

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Republicans Looking for Candidates for Upper Moreland Government

The Republican Committee is looking for local candidates interested in filling the role as an elected official of Upper Moreland's local government.

The Upper Moreland Republican Committee announced that they are searching for all interested Republican’s looking to serve the Upper Moreland Township as an elected official.  Commissioners in Ward 1, 3, 5 and 7 are part of the active elections this year in the Upper Moreland local government. School Boards seats are open as well. “We have worked hard to be a unified organization whose sole charter is to find and cultivate quality candidates for our local government,” Republican Committee Chairman Dee Barnes said. “We believe that a balance needs to be struck between the needs of our residents and the needs of our business owners and we continue to bring a strength of community through the candidates we present.” Township Commissioners: If…

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Report: Castor To Run for Governor?

Previously ran against Corbett in 2004 Pa. Attorney General primary

Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor could challenge Pa. Governor Tom Corbett in 2014, PoliticsPA reports. The 51-year-old former district attorney and Lower Salford resident is the minority Republican on the county's 3-person executive and legislative board, alongside Democrats Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards. Castor told the political news website that he believes Corbett is "vulnerable" to a reelection challenge. Corbett and Castor have a storied history, including a 2004 Republican primary race for Attorney General. The Republican State Committee endorsed Corbett for the post and Castor ran a grassroots campaign throughout the state, losing the nomination by five points. Castor has served on the Board of Commissioners since …

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Morning-after Pill Maker Donates Thousands to Pa. Politicos

Teva Pharmaceuticals, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of generic drugs, gave thousands in campaign dollars to Pennsylvania lawmakers.

  By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — One of the world’s largest generic drug manufacturers, known for its morning-after pill, has given hundreds of thousands in campaign funds to Pennsylvania politicians. Teva Pharmaceuticals captured headlines this fall, when its Plan B One-Step was offered for free to high school students along with contraception and health-care services through a New York City program. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, the company’s political action committee, spent more on campaign dollars this year than in the past. Donations totaled more than $275,000, compared with around $138,000 in 2010 and $47,000 in 2008, according to election money tracker OpenSecrets.org. In 2012, the PAC gave: In the U.S. Senate, …

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Democrats Gain 4 Seats in Pa. Senate

Pennsylvania Democrats achieved a historic swing in the state Senate Tuesday

Democrats picked up net three state Senate seats Tuesday - their biggest gain since 1970 and the largest swing since the GOP won four seats in 1994, according to a PoliticsPa report. The party went three for three in open seats, picking up districts formerly held by Republicans. According to PoliticsPa: "The big night will immediately shift the balance of power in the Senate, where Republicans had held a 30 to 20 majority. Now, they’ll have 27 seats to 23 for the Democrats. The math is important. The Senate Republicans have consistently tempered more conservative legislative efforts from House Republicans, in part because the Senate caucus contains half a dozen moderates – mostly from southeast Pennsylvania. Now, they’ll have to moderate …

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Election 2012

Pa. Elects First Woman, Democrat Attorney General

Pennsylvania voters elected their first woman Democrat to be attorney general on Tuesday

Kathleen Kane achieved two firsts in her Pennsylvania attorney general election victory: She defeated Republican David Freed 56 to 41 percent in unofficial results from Tuesday's voting. Kane won the support of Lehigh Valley voters on her way to statewide success: Bucks County Montgomery County Kane, 46, is a former Lackawanna County prosecutor who will now oversee an office with a staff of about 700 and subject to legislative battles over a budget that now stands at $81 million, according to a Philly.com report. Kane had a slight fundraising edge in the race.  Both candidates pledged a review of the Jerry Sandusky child rape case.

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Narrah

12:56 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012

I disagree Nicole. She is the perfect person for this, because she has stood up to corrupt and evil individuals and won. I have a feeling that Corbett will be quaking in his boots, because one of the first things she will be doing, is investigating why it took so long to arrest Sandusky.   more ›