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Pennsylvania: Craig Williams

Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:56

Sestak, Murphy and Schwartz all projected to win big

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

The three Democratic incumbents representing the Philadelphia suburbs in Congress were all projected to win reelection handily Tuesday night.

U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Edgmont) was leading Republican Craig Williams by almost 20 points in the 7th Congressional District. U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Bristol) was in front of Republican Tom Manion by about 16 points in the 8th Congressional District. And U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Abington) was romping Republican Marina Kats by almost 30 points in the 13th Congressional District.

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Sun, 11/02/2008 - 13:02

Why is Joe Sestak sitting on so much money?

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak has been a fundraising juggernaut during his first re-election bid, collecting more than $3.6 million in campaign contributions, but it's the relatively modest amount that he's spent which is raising eyebrows.

The Edgmont Democrat has raised more money this election cycle than all but one of his fellow Pennsylvania Democratic incumbents (fellow freshman U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy edges him by barely $90,000).

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Thu, 10/30/2008 - 18:20

Bloomberg endorses Sestak

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak's (D-Edgmont) reelection bid Thursday, saying the freshman Congressman had "independence and experience."

The Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Independent Bloomberg said in a statement released by the campaign:

"At a time when too many in Washington are guided by political calculation, Joe is the kind of leader who calls them as he sees them."

Sestak is facing Craig Williams in the 7th Congressional District.

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Sun, 10/26/2008 - 16:12

Blackout doesn't stop Sestak campaign

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

The heavy rain that delayed Saturday night's Phillies game hit the world of politics, too. At the campaign headquarters of U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Edgmont) in Media, the storm led to a brief blackout.

But that didn't stop campaign staffers and volunteers from working the phones, campaign spokesman Chris Ortman said.

Photos he sent PolitickerPA.com show the campaign staff using cell-phones and flashlights to continue organizing their get-out-the-vote efforts.

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Thu, 10/23/2008 - 14:54

Williams gets Inquirer endorsement

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Republican Congressional candidate got what could be an important boost from the left-leaning editorial page of The Inquirer today when it endorsed him over freshman U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Edgmont).

It was hardly a ringing endorsement, calling Williams an "equally impressive choice" as Sestak, and saying that electing the GOP candidate would help bring some balance to an increasingly Democratic Congress.

Still, the Sestak campaign quickly fired off e-mails about the endorsement to reporters.

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Thu, 10/16/2008 - 09:59

Sestak proves he's a Democratic money heavyweight

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Let it be known: U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak is a fundraising machine.

The Edgmont Democrat raised $726,000 during the third quarter, and has collected a mind-boggling $3.5 million this election cycle, according to his campaign finance report published Wednesday. He has spent little against Republican Craig Williams in the 7th Congressional District, and still has $3.2 million on hand.

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Wed, 10/15/2008 - 18:05

Williams' fundraising dips as election nears

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Republican Congressional candidate Craig Williams raised about $140,000 less in the third quarter than he did in the second, leaving him with $263,000 in cash on hand, according to his campaign finance report published Wednesday.

Williams is facing U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Edgmont) in the 7th Congressional District. Sestak's third quarter numbers had not yet been published Wednesday evening.

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Wed, 10/15/2008 - 09:34

Palin endorses Williams in PA-7 radio ad

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

The Congressional campaign of Republican Craig Williams is boasting a new, high-profile endorsement in a radio advertisement: that of conservative political rock star Sarah Palin.

The Alaska governor and GOP vice-presidential nominee personally lauds Williams in the one-minute spot, an honor the Williams campaign says is enjoyed by no other Congressional candidate.

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Thu, 09/25/2008 - 09:15

Williams airing first ad in PA-7

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Republican Congressional candidate Craig Williams is out with his first ad of the campaign.

The 30-second biographical spot, airing on local cable, highlights his time in military service and his experience as a local prosecutor.

"In Congress, I'll help drain the Washington swamp," he says.

Williams is running against U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Edgmont) in the 7th Congressioal District. 

See the full video of the ad below:

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Wed, 09/24/2008 - 16:05

Williams will continue to campaign

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

With Republican nominee for president John McCain announcing Wednesday that he would temporarily suspend his campaign and some members of Congress facing pressure to do the same, Republican candidate Craig Williams will continue on the campaign trail.

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