GOP Wants You To ‘Stand With’ Gov. Rendell AGAINST Obama
Remember we asked you the definition of “unbelievable sleaze,” and you said…what did you say, again? Oh, right. In light of some Democrats weirdly coming out in favor of Mitt Romney’s former predatory management firm, Bain Capital, the GOP has begun using some of that criticism of the president’s criticism to “slam” the president. Their latest...
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DAILY GRINDER: 7 Counties To Determine Pennsylvania Vote, Possibly Election
Pennsylvania pollster Terry Madonna says there are seven Pennsylvania counties that will determine whether Obama or Romney wins the state—and, based on how things go elsewhere, the election. Those counties do not include Philadelphia, but do include Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware. Pearl Jam is one of the 28 bands that’ll be playing the Made in America...
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Rep. Bob Brady Co-Sponsors ‘Voter Empowerment Act’ as Obama Camp Releases Web-Based Voter Assistance
Philadelphia Rep. Bob Brady (D-Phila) was one of five House Democrats to co-sponsor the Voter Empowerment Act, a voting rights law which attempts to combat recent Republican attempts at disenfranchising voters, though does not block state Voter ID legislation. “With a pivotal presidential election just six months away, we must do all we can to ensure free and...
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DAILY GRINDER: Northeast Philly Woman Threatens Sen. Casey
A Northeast Philly woman was charged on Wednesday with threatening Senator Bob Casey. Ruby Marconi, 57, allegedly called Casey’s Washington office and told the Senator’s machine, “Hello Casey, you are going to pay for this … What the hell are you in office for, to go against President Obama?” She also noted, “You don’t think people are planning...
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Calls for Pennsylvania Gay Marriage Amendments Following Obama Announcement
Pennsylvania politicians and activists had all sorts of reactions to President Obama’s announcement yesterday that he supports gay marriage. Many of those have already been dissected by the media, but in some local instances, advocates have been using the president’s words as fodder to promote not just a political agenda, but enthusiasm for specific legislation. “[Obama]...
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Update: Following Rendell Smack, Obama ‘Mans Up’ on Gay Marriage
Whoa. President Obama has heard you loud and clear, and he has come out in favor of same-sex marriage. He gave an interview today to ABC News’ Robin Roberts and said as much. The interview will appear tomorrow on Good Morning America and ensures Obama will not officially be the last Democrat presidential candidate to fight against same-sex marriage. Here’s...
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Ed Rendell Tells Obama to ‘Man Up’ on Gay Marriage
After Vice President Joe Biden told the world he was “comfortable” with gay marriage on Sunday, a number of people in the media and elsewhere have noted President Barack Obama should perhaps clarify his position on marriage equality. The issue was discussed earlier today on MSNBC, where former Pennsylvania Governor/Philadelphia Mayor and current cable news...
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Rep. Tony Payton, PA Dems Hold Obama Campaign Call on Student Loans
Fer Gregory / Shutterstock The Obama Campaign held a conference call today with Philadelphia State Rep. Tony Payton and Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord over student loan rates, which are scheduled to increase in July. “If Congress fails to act by July 1st, the interest rates on those loans for those 7 million students is set to double—meaning 7 million...
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DAILY GRINDER: Virginia Man Threatens to Kill Obama, Bomb Philadelphia City Hall
A Virginia man named Christopher Hecker has been charged with a number of threats he made, mostly online. They include killing President Barack Obama, bombing the site of the former World Trade Center, hotels and Philadelphia City Hall. Some of his additional online rants include the following: “[Obama] is the one that is destroying patriotism in the U.S.A....
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Introducing ‘Fake Outrage’: Because Someone Has to Document What Comes Out of the Candidates’ Mouths
There’s this thing that seems to pop up every election year. The left and right undertake causes so stupid, you can only laugh at them. But you don’t. You go along with them. You are outrageously outraged by them. Suddenly, everyone and their mom is screaming about Sarah Palin hunting wolves (the horror!). Suddenly, a black woman holding an umbrella for Sen....
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