DAILY GRINDER: Democrats Raising Cash on Voter ID Challenge
The Voter ID challenge hearing began yesterday. And with it came a horde of Democratic politicians and organizations asking for either a) You make sure you and everyone you know has ID to vote, but who has the time for that? Not you? Then how about b) A donation? Kevin Washo, executive director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, sent an email yesterday after...
Continue ReadingRepublican Has Comical Cash Lead in Pennsylvania Attorney General Race
According to a campaign financial reports (the latest numbers of which come from May 14), Republican Attorney General candidate David Freed has a $440,000 to $2,000 lead over Democratic opponent Kathleen Kane. And yet, according to the latest Public Policy Polling numbers, Kane leads Freed 42 percent to 33 percent. Both candidates are prosecutors and both maintain...
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Ed Rendell Sends Out Last Minute Request for AG Candidate Pat Murphy
Kathleen Kane’s internal polls may say she’s ahead in the race for Attorney General, but her opponent, former Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy, is pulling out all the stops the day before the election. Already endorsed by a number of Philly politicians, like Mayor Nutter and District Attorney Seth Williams, Murphy’s latest email is a request from...
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DAILY GRINDER: Nutter Helps Launch ‘Latinos For Obama’
Did I mention Mitt Romney once curb stomped a toddler? Yeah, that happened. Probably. Mayor Michael Nutter and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair R.T. Ryback were in North Philly yesterday to launch what they’re calling the grassroots organizing effort of ‘Latinos for Obama.’ It’s meant to “promote the President’s accomplishments on behalf...
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DAILY GRINDER: Philly Pols Jump in Attorney General Campaign for TV Ad
I endorse candidates for higher office now, too! A new Patrick Murphy for Attorney General Campaign ad touts endorsements from some Philly Phaithful, like Mayor Michael Nutter, District Attorney Seth Williams and former Gov. Ed Rendell. Those are some big endorsements, especially when compared to his opponent, Kathleen Kane, who’s only got the support of…Bill...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Attorney Says Msgr. Lynn Tried to ‘Correct’ Abuse Problem
There are new details in the Monsignor William Lynn priest abuse case. He—and he alone!—tried to correct child abuse in the Catholic Church. And now you’re putting him on trial for it? You monsters! But seriously: Defense lawyer Thomas Bergstrom said in his opening statements, “There is documentary evidence that the sexual abuse of children happened in...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: AG Candidate Murphy Says he Won’t Enforce ‘Ultrasound’ Legislation
Former Congressman and current Pennsylvania Attorney General candidate Patrick Murphy claims he won’t enforce the ultrasound bill if it goes into law and he is elected in November. His Democratic primary opponent, Kathleen Kane, is also opposed to the bill but has stopped short of saying she plain old won’t enforce it. Gov. Corbett is now saying his “Close...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Can City Get ‘School Swaps’ Money Back?
The school swaps deal: in which the Philadelphia School District participated in interest-rate swaps with some big banks, including Wells Fargo, and lost big when the 2008 crash hit. Ironically and obviously, the deals were supposed to save the district money. And, of course, here we are. Today. There’ve been multiple protests across the city against the...
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DAILY GRINDER: Santorum Falls to Willard
Hey, a boring white guy won both the Michigan and Arizona primaries last night! This time, it was former Massachusetts governor and noted Wigpiece Mitt Romney, who some say is now all but the nominee. He beat former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum 41-38 in Michigan and destroyed him in Arizona, 47-26. There is now, officially, a Republican candidate who can...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: PW Gets Shout-Out on *Daily Show* [UPDATED]
This article by the late Steven Wells regarding Republican sociopathism and reptilianism was mentioned on the Colbert Report Daily Show with John Stewart last night. We’ll have video up when we get it (or, if anyone knows where we can find one, like, right now, please let us know. We’ll provide you with a “hat tip.” You’ll be famous! UPDATE: HERE...
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