And here's the story breaking down the Q4 numbers on the reelection bids for GOP U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Scott Perry, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Dan Meuser. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
Appreciated the invite from PCN this morning to talk for a few minutes about my latest story breaking down the fundraising reports for some closely watched U.S. House races in Pennsylvania. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb4f...
ICYMI: The campaign finance reports are in for the final quarter of 2025 and it looks like Pennsylvania will be home to quite a few expensive congressional races this year. Here’s the story breaking a few of those races down: penncapital-star.com/government-p...
Q4 takeaways: Fitzpatrick has millions more on hand than other Pennsylvania congressional candidates
Tucked away in the story is how one incumbent in a deeply red district slightly outraised one of the Democratic challengers attempting to unseat him.
Rep. Dan Meuser’s campaign also has the lowest cash on hand among the 16 U.S. House members seeking reelection in Pa.
For the second consecutive quarter, Democrat Janelle Stelson raised more than any other congressional candidate in Pennsylvania. Here's a story breaking down the latest about the fundraising races for five U.S. House seats in Pennsylvania. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
Q4 takeaways: Fitzpatrick has millions more on hand than other Pennsylvania congressional candidates. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
In what national ratings outlets view as the tightest U.S. House races set to take place in Pennsylvania this year, fundraising efforts are in the spotlight in races that could determine which party holds the majority next year.
From @johnlcole.bsky.social
ICYMI: On Tuesday night, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) held a telephone town hall. Nearly half of the callers wanted to talk about ICE funding and law enforcement. He said two investigations are underway into the death of Alex Pretti. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) held a telephone town hall on Tuesday evening. Of the 11 calls he fielded, five of them were related to ICE funding and law enforcement. He said two investigations are underway into the death of Alex Pretti. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
Two separate investigations are underway into the Saturday shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti at the hand of Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, according to U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA).
From @johnlcole.bsky.social
President Donald Trump has endorsed Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the race for governor.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is scheduled to be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert tonight. He also appeared on the show in July. www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertai...
ICYMI: A decision to remove an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia is resulting in pushback from Gov. Josh Shapiro and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
The Berks County Democratic Committee out with a pair of statements today on social media promoting Gisele Fetterman’s comments about ICE and urging U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to oppose a DHS funding bill.
This line about Miller caught my eye..."there’s a good chance that by July 1 he’ll be the best choice for shortstop at Citizens Bank Park."
Aidan Miller, Andrew Painter, Justin Crawford, and Aroon Escobar are the players in the Phillies organization listed on Keith Law's top 100 MLB prospects for 2026. www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Gov. Shapiro accuses President Trump of attempting to “whitewash history”
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick also voiced his disagreement with the decision to remove a slavery exhibit at Independence Park in Philadelphia.
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“We are exploring ways in which we can get those displays back up either on city or state owned property nearby,” Shapiro said on Saturday afternoon.
“Those signs aren’t just signs. It’s not just metal and ink,” he added. “What that is, is our shared history.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro accused President Donald Trump's administration of attempting to “whitewash history” following a decision to remove an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historic Park. U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) also disagrees with its removal. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
Gov. Josh Shapiro vowed on Saturday to take legal action against the federal government for a decision to remove an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia.
“It is important that we do not allow them to succeed,” he said.
From @johnlcole.bsky.social
“What we are seeing in Minnesota is absolutely unacceptable," Shapiro said. "What’s happening in Minneapolis could happen here in Philadelphia, or in Pittsburgh, or in Lancaster ... And I will just tell you this: We are prepared for that.”
From @ejprev.bsky.social
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee (D-Allegheny) is one of three Democrats that voted to advance the resolutions holding both former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
Inbox: 18 Philadelphia Democratic state legislators, including Speaker Joanna McClinton, call in a joint statement for an end to ICE raids and detentions, accountability for its agents, and for "our Commonwealth and all local governments to renounce collaboration with ICE."
The local GOP committee cites Bartolotta’s comments in 2024 pushing back against President Donald Trump’s claims about Haitian immigrants in Charleroi, her support for Act 77, and supporting primary challengers to other sitting GOP incumbents. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
In a Facebook post, the Washington County GOP announced that they have "lost confidence" in GOP state Sen. Camera Bartolotta and "support seeking new representation" in this year's primary election.
One area of bipartisan agreement in Harrisburg? Opposition to Trump's AI preemption executive order. Both Senate tech committee chair Tracy Pennycuick (R., Montgomery) House tech committee chair Joe Ciresi (D., Montgomery) put out critical statements on it yesterday.
Sen. McCormick said “at this point, I’m opposed to rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.”
Here’s his full response on the matter below:
"So, I’ve co-sponsored legislation about cell phones in schools, which would forbid cell phones in schools and it would also forbid social media use for children below the age of 14," McCormick said on Tuesday evening. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
McCormick said that he's focusing on "the mental health crisis that has been precipitated, or certainly reinforced, by social media, particularly among children."
