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Pennsylvania: Joe Biden

November 4, 2009 - 07:03 am
NEWS FEED: 2 Political Junkies

The Trib Does It Again. With A Twist

By dayvoe@gmail.com (Dayvoe)

This week's Midweek Briefing:
Newsmax.com's Chris Ruddy says what a growing number of War on Terror watchers are saying -- it's time to reduce our troop presence in Afghanistan. And he favors a plan put forth by Vice President Joe Biden "that involves keeping a smaller force (there) and focusing it on counterterrorism," especially against those nasty al-Qaida cells in neighboring Pakistan. It's likely the best way to better prepare us to handle the growing Iranian threat.
Same old same old. Newsmax is partially owned by Richard Mellon Scaife, owner of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.

Want proof? In an article from October 2008 at the

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May 18, 2009 - 08:04 am
NEWS FEED: The Centrist

Pitts: Obama stimulus a bust so far

By TPhyrillas@gmail.com (TONY PHYRILLAS)

Not Surprising, Stimulus Isn't Very Stimulating

By Congressman Joe Pitts

Many have said all along that big government spending on liberal policies will not help this nation get out of our economic woes. Unfortunately, the recent release of numerous analyses on the subject is proving that stance correct.

The reports and analysis of the $787 billion economic "stimulus" plan have now begun to appear. Not surprisingly, the objective measures seem to indicate the government is having a hard time effectively and efficiently spending the money. For those of us who opposed the plan, this comes as no surprise. But for the many people around the country struggling to get by, these reports add only insult to injury.

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February 27, 2009 - 11:18 am
NEWS FEED: Philly.com

Green jobs on agenda for Biden

By Michele Tranquilli

Vice President Joe Biden hits Philly today to talk about green jobs at the first meeting of his middle-class task force.

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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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Sat, 11/01/2008 - 17:21

One more Pa. stop for Biden on eve of Election Day

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Hours before voters go to the polls, the Obama campaign will make one final pitch to Pennsylvania, in the form of a Monday evening rally with vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden.

Biden, along with his wife Jill, will rally supporters at Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia. The Democratic ticket is counting on big turnout in Philadelphia. Most polls show Barack Obama's lead over Republican John McCain in high single-digits or low double-digits.

Doors for the event open at 8:30 p.m.

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Wed, 10/29/2008 - 16:15

VP candidates in Pa. Thursday

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

With both campaigns making their final push for Pennsylvania's 21 electoral votes, the vice-presidential nominees will be here Thursday.

Democrat Joe Biden will hold rallies in Williamsport and Allentown. Republican Sarah Palin will be in Erie before also visiting Williamsport. She is scheduled to stay in the state Friday for events in York and Latrobe.

Most polls have Barack Obama and the Democratic ticket leading John McCain and Palin by double-digits.

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Thu, 10/09/2008 - 12:39

Pa. is presidential central this weekend

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

For the first time since the state's critical April primary contest, Pennsylvania this weekend will truly be the epicenter of presidential politics, with hardly a moment going by without campaign action on both sides of the aisle.

Candidates from both tickets will be in town for fundraisers. Democratic nominee Barack Obama will make four campaign stops throughout Philadelphia on Saturday, marking his first visit in the City of Brotherly Love in months. His running mate Joe Biden will be joined by both Bill and Hillary Clinton at a rally in Scranton on Sunday.

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Wed, 10/08/2008 - 12:02

Clintons to rally with Biden in Scranton on Sunday

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Hillary and Bill Clinton will both join vice-presidential hopeful Joe Biden for a rally in Scranton on Sunday.

Both Sens. Clinton and Biden have roots in the area, which could prove a key test of Barack Obama's ability to win over working-class white voters.

Details of the rally have not yet been announced.

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Tue, 09/30/2008 - 09:12

Obama campaign responds with pro-coal TV ad

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

In what is clearly a direct response to GOP criticism, the campaign for Barack Obama has begun airing a TV ad that touts the Democratic presidential nominee's commitment to clean coal.

Republicans in coal-heavy parts of the country, including western Pennsylvania, have seized on remarks Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden made in Ohio, when he told a supporter he and Obama opposed the construction of new coal plants.

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Mon, 09/29/2008 - 13:58

McCain airs new radio ad in Pa. attacking Biden's 'clean coal' comment

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

The campaign for John McCain has launched a new Pennsylvania radio ad that attacks the Democratic presidential ticket for opposing new coal plants.

The ad cites comments made by Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden at a campaign event in Ohio, where the senator tells a supporter he and Barack Obama will not build anymore coal plants. 

The one-minute ad touts coal's importance to the state's economy and to the country's quest for energy independence before replaying Biden's remarks. 

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