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Pennsylvania: Jack Wagner

Thu, 01/08/2009 - 16:15

Report: Evans, Abraham and Torsella also interested in Senate run

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Add a few more names to the list of candidates considering a run against U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter in 2010.

State Democratic party executive director Mary Isenhour tells The Morning Call that Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham, National Constitution Center CEO Joe Torsella and state Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Philadelphia) are all interested in the race.

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Thu, 01/08/2009 - 14:39

With Matthews out of the picture, focus returns to local pols

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Now that Chris Matthews' very long flirtation with a 2010 Senate run has ended, Pennsylvania's Democratic establishment can focus all its attention on the actual politicians who have expressed an interest in the race.

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Mon, 01/05/2009 - 17:57

Brother would be 'stunned beyond words' if Chris Matthews ran for Senate

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Stop speculating: Chris Matthews isn't running for U.S. Senate. At least that's what his brother told PolitickerPA.com.

Jim Matthews was left with that strong impression after speaking with the MSNBC host when he returned from a two-week vacation in Jamaica.

"There's no hint of him running for office," Jim Matthews told PolitickerPA.com in an interview Monday. "That's 1,000 percent true."

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Fri, 12/12/2008 - 19:28

Wagner considering run for Senate and governor

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

NEW YORK - Democratic Auditor General Jack Wagner told PolitickerPA.com Friday that he is considering a run for the U.S. Senate and governor.

While his consideration for governor is a well-worn topic among Pennsylvania politicos, word he might run against U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Philadelphia) could cause a stir among some and make others reassess what has quickly become a very crowded field of Democratic contenders.

The auditor general, who was re-elected this fall in a landslide, said he is "assessing these two political options."

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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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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 22:17

Early returns look good for Dems Wagner, McCord

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Democrats Jack Wagner and Rob McCord seem to be cruising in their row-office races in early returns.

Wagner, the incumbent Auditor General, was leading Republican Chet Beiler by about 36 points, 66.6 percent to 30.6 percent, with almost 48 percent of precincts reporting. Wager had about 1.4 million more votes than Beiler.

McCord, the party's candidate for the open state Treasurer seat, was leading Republican Tom Ellis by about 25 points, 61.3 percent to 36.6 percent with almost half the precincts reporting. He was up more than half-a-million votes.

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Sat, 11/01/2008 - 17:43

Better late than never: Auditor General candidates up on the air

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

In a busy election season, it probably makes sense that candidate for state Auditor General have waited until close to Election Day to try and break through the chatter with TV ads of their own. And here they are.

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Mon, 10/27/2008 - 23:26

Auditor General candidates to debate Tuesday morning

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

The candidates for state Auditor General will hold their first and only debate Tuesday morning in Philadelphia.

Incumbent Democrat Jack Wagner, Republican Chet Beiler and Libertarian Betsy Summers will face off at the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Mansion on Walnut Street at 11 a.m. The debate will also be televised on PCN the next day at noon.

Wagner is heavily favored to win reelection, with stronger name recognition and significantly more campaign cash than his opponents. His name has also been floated as an early Democratic candidate for governor in 2010.

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Fri, 10/03/2008 - 09:32

This week's PolitickerPA.com Winners & Losers

By Wally Edge

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When your line of attack agaisnt your opponent is they are neglecting their duties as an elected official, but then admit the opponent is attending all their meetings, it's time for a new line of attack. That lands Tony Bompiani on this week's Winners & Losers list.

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