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Pennsylvania: Bob Casey

May 6, 2009 - 02:27 pm
NEWS FEED: 2 Political Junkies

Governor Casey Sr, James Carville and the 1992 Convention

By dayvoe@gmail.com (Dayvoe)

I heard part of Fred Honsberger's show today.

I am not sure how the discussion started but by the time I turned on the radio, a caller named "Dave" (though it was NOT me - I go by "David" exclusively) was trying to convince my friend Fred that; No, Governor Casey (our current Jr. Senator's father) was NOT denied a slot to speak at the 1992 Democratic Convention on because he was pro-life.

Fred said that Governor Casey himself told him he was in 1992. That part may be true but it's irrelevant. As we'll see considering that an important source of the myth is Governor Casey himself it's hardly surprising that he'd tell Fred that.

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February 13, 2009 - 11:02 am
NEWS FEED: GrassrootsPA

Rollcall: Hot Battle Likely if Gerlach Moves On…

By Chris

Rollcall: Hot Battle Likely if Gerlach Moves On…
GOP names mentioned: State Rep. Curt Schroder, Former Gerlach chief of staff Guy Ciarrocchi, Former State Party Chairman Alan Novak.
Dem names: Businessman Richie Phillips, Attorney Dan Wofford, State Sen. Andy Dinniman, Bob Casey brother Chris Casey…

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January 30, 2009 - 02:19 am
NEWS FEED: GrassrootsPA

Specter & Casey Split on Helping Unborn Children, Pregnant Moms Get Health Care Coverage…

By Chris

Specter & Casey Split on Helping Unborn Children, Pregnant Moms Get Health Care Coverage…
Pro-Life Democrat Sen. Bob Casey’s Credentials Questioned After Abortion Vote…
PERKINS: ‘Sadly, Senator Bob Casey, who claims to value life as much as his father did, voted once again to force taxpayers to promote abortion overseas’…
TPM: With The Matthews Boomlet Over, Who Else [...]

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Wed, 01/07/2009 - 09:51

Clinton in Philly tonight to retire more campaign debt

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) will be in Philadelphia Wednesday night for a fundraiser, as she looks to retire as much of her campaign debt as possible before being confirmed as the incoming Obama administration's Secretary of State.

The event is being held at the home of local political dynamo and Democratic fundraiser David Cohen, who is also an executive vice president at Comcast. Vice President-Elect Joe Biden, Gov. Ed Rendell, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter are all expected to attend.

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Mon, 01/05/2009 - 09:31

Casey, Kanjorski make economic stimulus wish lists

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Everyone wants something. With President-elect Barack Obama expected to enact major economic stimulus legislation shortly after taking office, U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-Nanticoke) and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) joined in the chorus of political leaders making clear their desires of what any stimulus package will include.

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Wed, 12/31/2008 - 11:55

PolitickerPA.com’s Winners and Losers of 2008

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

This article is by Dan Hirschhorn in Philadelphia and Alex Roarty in Harrisburg

In politics, it's all about who's up and who's down. And between a historic presidential election, competitive down-ballot races and the corruption trial of a political icon, there was plenty of movement in Pennsylvania politics this year.

PolitickerPA.com looks back at the biggest winners and losers of 2008.

WINNERS

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 12:01

Casey lauds Kennedy for Senate

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) weighed in Wednesday on the Senate seat soon to be vacated by Hillary Clinton, calling Caroline Kennedy "accomplished and bright."

In an interview with The Morning Call, Casey said of Kennedy, who has expressed interest in the seat: "I was impressed by her demeanor. She was very easy to talk to and seems to have a great understanding of real people and real families.

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Fri, 12/12/2008 - 20:18

Pa. pols knock back a few with Casey

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

NEW YORK -- U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) had a smorgasbord of high-profile political guests at his party here Friday night, as the Pennsylvania Society weekend got off to a festive start.

On the second floor of The W Hotel in midtown Manhattan, members of the state's Congressional delegation, state lawmakers and business leaders were in attendance. U.S. Reps. Patrick Murphy (D-Bristol), Allyson Schwartz (D-Abington) and Paul Kanjorski (D-Nanticoke) were there too. Kanjorski, fresh off his come-from-behind re-election win, would not be interviewed.

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Wed, 12/03/2008 - 18:15

Wagner, gubernatorial rumors swirling, holds PC to decry COLAs, school violence

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

HARRISBURG -- Rumored Democratic 2010 gubernatorial candidate Jack Wagner, just re-elected the state's auditor general, made two of his positions clear Wednesday at a Capitol press conference.

He's against lining lawmakers' pockets with taxpayer money, and he's in favor of keeping schools safe.

Those stances don't exactly separate him from the myriad other rumored gubernatorial candidates, or, for that matter, any politician. But Wagner, in his capacity as auditor general, spoke strongly about each topic in front of reporters Wednesday.

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Wed, 12/03/2008 - 09:56

As political big-wigs prepare to gather in New York, 2010 races are front and center

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

In less than two weeks, Pennsylvania's political and business elite will descend on Manhattan for their annual power-party blowout.

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