DAILY GRINDER: Santorum Defeats Paul, Gingrich in PA Primary!
This morning, it’s all election results (almost). The most-watched races in the city were likely in the Republican Senate race (Tom Smith beat PA GOP-endorsed Steve Welch), Democrat Attorney General (Kathleen Kane beat Patrick Murphy) and the 182nd PA House District (Brian Sims beat Babette Josephs). Statewide, five state Reps. were ousted in their respective...
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2012 Philly Primary Election Results
So, after months of watching all these races until my eyes were ready to bleed my own blood, today was the Pennsylvania primary. And tonight were the results. We covered the Sims/Josephs debacle earlier in the day and told you what locals thought of the Voter ID Act (i.e. locals not broadcasting from WPHT). Then came the results. I got home late from work, so...
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Committee of Seventy: Voter Claims Babette Josephs Is Campaigning Inside Polling Place
As Philadelphia Weekly has been telling you about since forever, there is a tough race going on between State Rep. Babette Josephs and challenger Brian Sims in the 182nd District. Earlier Today, the Committee of Seventy sent out their Election Day report with complaints they’ve been receiving. One of which was about Josephs possibly violating campaign rules. “A...
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DAILY GRINDER: Today’s the Pennsylvania Primary–Here’s What You Should Know
It’s Primary Day and time to fulfill your civic duty. That is, vote in today’s primary. No matter your party (ahem, if you’re a Democrat or Republican, that is), you’ve got stuff to do today. State offices up for grabs include Attorney General, Treasurer, Auditor General, and a number of state Senator and State Rep. seats. Click here to read all...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Former PM Tony Blair Receives Award in Philly…Again
A year-and-a-half after receiving the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center (and getting former President Bill Clinton to fork it over), former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was in town again last night. And again, to receive an award. This time, it was the International Statesman Award from the World Affairs Council. He told the local audience,...
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PA House GOP Says Will Finally Focus on Jobs–Monday
It’s been a long year and some. After Pennsylvania Republican Party swept into control of both Legislative bodies and the governorship with the promise of restoring more Pennsylvania jobs, they began their session of hateful rule in January 2011. But instead of a Keystone economic boost, they’ve mainly focused on social issues, voter suppression, cutting...
Continue ReadingBrian Sims Wins Coveted LGBT Endorsements
The hotly contested 182nd District Pennsylvania House race (Parts of Center City, Fairmount, Gayborhood) between current Rep. Babette Josephs and challenger Brian Sims, just got a bit more heated. Yesterday, Sims, an LGBT activist and lawyer, received the endorsement of the Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club and Equality PA—both of whom have supported Josephs...
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Pennsylvania House Honors Yuengling Brewing Company
Don’t say they’re wasting all their time on Year of the Bible resolutions, Voter ID bills and anti-abortion measures! Because finally, the Pennsylvania House has put forth something we can all agree on: It’s H.R. 567, which honors and congratulates Pennsylvania brewing company, D.G. Yuengling & Son, for being awesome. After Anheuser sold out...
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Josephs: Women who Support Ultrasound Bill are ‘Men with Breasts’
Always one to speak bluntly on liberal issues, Rep. Babette Josephs of Philadelphia made quite the statement during an anti-ultrasound bill rally today in Harrisburg. As reported by PennLive, Josephs blasted female lawmakers who’ve decided to put their name on the controversial legislation by calling them ‘men with breasts.’ “What are they?”...
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